Tulip Recruitment

Are you a skilled Legal Counsel looking to join an in-house Legal Team in Basingstoke ? Do you hold a current Practising Certificate? If so, this hybrid working role with 2 days per week in the office could be perfect for you. The Role The role will provide high quality and result oriented legal advice to individuals and departments within the Company and to ensure that the legal team provides excellent customer-focused legal services to all its customers and clients. Manage and supervise the work of a legal focus area team as part of the legal team, ensuring compliance with all laws and procedures. Responsible for own caseload of legal cases, assisting with team and organisational projects and initiatives This key role helps us deliver quality homes for our customers while managing legal risk and ensuring effective resolution of disrepair claims. You'll lead a team working closely with colleagues across the organisation from Property Services to the Resolutions team to provide timely legal advice, handle pre-action and court disrepair claims, and help develop our approach to claims handling and risk management. Key Responsibilities Case Management Handle housing disrepair matters, including pre-action protocol claims, court cases, counterclaims, and settlement talks. Draft and review legal documents, witness statements, disclosure documents, expert instructions, and settlement agreements. Represent the organisation in County Court when needed, including at directions hearings, mediations, and settlement discussions. Work with external solicitors, counsel, and insurers when required. Leadership & Internal Cooperation Lead a small team of advisors handling housing disrepair cases. Work with Property Services teams to ensure timely instructions, accurate reports, and effective case resolutions. Help develop and improve internal policies, procedures and training. About You You're a qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate Experience in Housing Law, Civil Litigation, or Disrepair work, with strong knowledge of Landlord and Tenant Law Excellent drafting, communication, and negotiation skills Ability to balance legal risks with practical solutions Strong organisational and case management skills Experience supervising others and/or leading a small team Proven ability to manage a varied caseload independently Excellent communication, organisation and planning skills

Our client based in Darlington is seeking Administrators to join their team on an ongoing temporary basis, with the potential for permanent employment. The role is to identify and index large volumes of files and documents onto a database. Working Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm. The ideal candidate will have previous data entry experience and will be comfortable with some manual handling duties (no heavy lifting involved) Please note this position is based within a warehouse environment and therefore safety boots are essential. Administrator main duties: To inspect files and documents recovered from solicitors firms To determine ownership of files and documents To barcode individual files and documents To sort, pack, and scan files into boxes in preparation for storage To ensure files are correctly recorded Any other tasks which will be in line with customer and business needs If you do not hear from a consultant within 1 week of your application, then unfortunately on this occasion you have not been successful

Legal Adviser Basingstoke Permanent A great opportunity for a Legal Adviser to join a busy department that focuses on selling Shared Ownership properties and private sales of new build homes on a full time, permanent basis. Full training will be provided; you will be given the skills and knowledge to manage your own set of property transactions therefore you must be highly organised with the ability to manage your own workload. The successful candidate will be required to travel between offices and occasionally to properties so you should be happy to travel and have access to transport. Key duties: Creating documents from templates such as contracts, transfers and shared ownership leases. Working with buyers' solicitors and estate agents to move sales forward. Getting updates on transactions and sharing these with our Sales and Development Teams. Checking mortgages to ensure they meet requirements Reviewing plans to ensure they follow Land Registry rules. Handling or passing on queries to senior team members. Checking files before exchange and advising on next steps. Helping senior team members with various tasks and supporting the wider Legal team when needed. Office tasks related to property sales and team administration. Required skills: You might have a law degree, Graduate Diploma in Law or have started or finished the Legal Practice Course or be working towards CILEX membership. You'll also need: Qualification in property law or similar knowledge from work is beneficial Good planning skills with the ability to organise your work well. Basic business sense and good thinking and problem-solving skills. Clear speaking and writing skills. Good eye for detail with the ability to adapt to deliver our service. Ability to build good working links within the Legal team, with colleagues and other partners. Ability to make good choices and be discreet. Good grades and computer skills. The successful candidate will get full training for the role. These qualities are helpful but not required: Work experience in a business, law firm, in-house legal department, housing association or council, managing your own work and preferably working on legal cases. Experience in a similar role, or in legal matters for house sales. Knowledge of the key steps in a property sale. Experience using case management systems. Experience in an office role.

Contract Support Officer As a Contract Support Officer, you will provide operational and technical support across a range of property safety workstreams including, but not limited to, water safety, asbestos, fire safety, emergency lighting, lifting equipment, and security systems. You will work closely with Contract Managers and external service providers to ensure contracts are compliant, efficient, cost-effective, and customer-focused. You will be a key player in maintaining a safety first culture by supporting the delivery of statutory and regulatory requirements, while also driving performance through accurate data management and continuous improvement. Additional Information This role requires occasional travel to Wareham and Weymouth for site visits and team meetings so a full UK driving licence is essential. Key Duties & Responsibilities Support the effective management of servicing, maintenance, and works contracts, ensuring standards for time, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction are met. Lead daily coordination of Property Safety services, ensuring schedules and compliance with legislation. Assist Contract Managers by organising and minuting meetings, analysing KPIs, and addressing contractor performance issues. Occasionally chair contract meetings in the absence of Contract Managers. Maintain accurate records in line with data policies and follow up on required actions. Conduct audits of asset/equipment records and resolve discrepancies. Help design and implement systems and processes to ensure compliance, with regular reviews. Co-develop and maintain manuals and user guides. Provide or coordinate technical support, translating information for non-technical stakeholders. Build strong relationships with customers, colleagues, contractors, and suppliers. Ensure accurate financial reporting and coordinate with Finance and budget holders. Take ownership of issues and complaints, working towards effective resolutions. Carry out other duties as needed within the role s scope. Experience & Qualifications Essential: Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (for attending site/team meetings). Previous experience supporting the delivery of contracts, projects, or programmes in Property Services, Compliance, or Asset Management. Basic understanding of property safety-related contracts and an understanding of KPIs and cost models (e.g., schedule of rates). Strong analytical skills confident in manipulating, interpreting, and reporting on technical data. Comfortable identifying inconsistencies in data and proactively seeking solutions. Proficient in Microsoft Office and job management/CRM systems. Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent), with passes in English and Maths. Desirable: Understanding of Landlord H&S legislative requirements and compliance practices. Experience working within a housing, facilities, or property safety environment. Knowledge of servicing requirements for fire detection, water safety, asbestos, and similar compliance workstreams. Key Skills & Attributes Self-sufficient, proactive, and confident in decision-making. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Logical thinker with strong problem-solving ability. Collaborative team player who also thrives working independently. Committed to delivering customer-focused services. Organised, adaptable, and calm under pressure.