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The starting salary for this role is 61,784 to 67,859 per annum depending on experience. This salary is based on a 36-hour working week . Part time applications will also be considered (subject to a minimum commitment of 25 hours per week). Are you a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FILEX of England and Wales with a current practising certificate looking for a new opportunity to develop your career in Employment Law? As an Employment Senior Lawyer , you will join a supportive, successful in-house legal team that delivers effective legal advice, representation and assistance to the Council. We offer hybrid working which allows for remote working but we also require regular office attendance with the aim to give everyone a balanced work/life ratio. You will be expected to attend a Surrey office a minimum of 40% of your working week, with the ability to access offices across Surrey's estate in Reigate, Weybridge and Woking. The team are very approachable so there will always be someone to provide you with support and discuss matters with. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Role As an Employment Senior Lawyer, you will be expected to carry out a range of key responsibilities, which will include: Providing solutions focused advice on Employment law matters to the Council, Surrey Fire and Rescue and Surrey schools Working with Human Resources to provide practical support and technical legal advice on a wide range of matters including disciplinary action, grievances, discrimination, whistleblowing, recruitment matters, restructures, TUPE and exit strategies Developing and maintaining effective business partnering relationships Managing Employment Tribunal cases on behalf of the Council and liaising with ACAS in relation to conciliation including drafting responses to claims and advocacy at some hearings Instruct and manage suppliers of external legal services such as solicitors and barristers in accordance with client requirements Running internal training and providing legal updates on relevant topics Leading/contributing at client meetings Advising Members and Senior Officers of the Council Managing competing priorities to achieve client, statutory and Tribunal deadlines Exemplary client care and organisational skills Assisting with management and supervision of junior members of the team, including trainees and paralegals including ensuring the effective use of the Council's case management systems and work in accordance with the standards set out in the team's Lexcel manual and policies and procedures Contribute to the development, training or mentoring of colleagues where required. Your application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: You are a skilled employment lawyer with substantial experience of the law and practice in this area Experience of both contentious and non-contentious matters The ability to work with clients at all levels and give clear, accurate and practical advice We welcome applications from candidates with relevant experience from both the public and private sector. Candidates with private sector experience should have a solid understanding of how local authorities operate and demonstrate their ability to transfer knowledge and skills to successfully deliver advice within local government. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. This post has been designated as a politically restricted post in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 12/04/2026 with interviews planned to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. If you are looking for a role which is both varied and interesting with an opportunity to develop your existing skills and employment experience by working in local government, please click the apply button below to submit your application. For an informal discussion please contact Julie Care via email at . Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

About the Role At Connect2Hackney, we are recruiting for a skilled Lawyer to join our Legal & Governance Services team. We are looking for a professional who can demonstrate they are part of an ambitious, agile legal team with a sound grasp of the bigger picture, understanding the Council's key priorities. In this pivotal role, you will contribute to the development and delivery of corporate strategies and operational plans. You will be responsible for managing a caseload of both routine and non-routine legal matters with minimum supervision , while providing clear, consistent, and accurate legal advice to clients across the Council's services. Key Responsibilities Case Management: Manage a demanding caseload of legal matters and complex reports , ensuring compliance with the Service's practice management standards. Advocacy: Undertake advocacy on behalf of the Council in courts and tribunals. Advisory: Deliver seminars or briefings to clients, colleagues, and Members and advise on legal issues, governance, and procedure. Performance: Use the case management system effectively to record at least 1,200 chargeable hours per annum. Collaboration: Work collaboratively with clients to ensure a customer-focused approach and supervise junior staff when required. About You We are looking for a qualified solicitor or barrister (Supreme Court of England and Wales) or a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives. You must be IT literate and have a strong understanding of the workings of local government and the issues affecting a multi-cultural inner-city area. You should have experience in one or more of the following areas relevant to the team: Adult Social Services or Children's Services Employment, Housing, or Litigation Planning, Property, or Regeneration Licensing, Procurement, or Prosecutions Skills & Attributes Communication: Highly developed oral and written communication skills , with the ability to research and present complex legal arguments. Flexibility: Willingness to attend evening meetings as required and adopt new ways of working to manage a varied workload. Proactivity: Able to take initiative, work independently , and take responsibility for your own self-development. Join Us If you are ready to support the Council in achieving its strategic aims and can relate professionally to a wide range of stakeholders, from senior officers to members of the public, we want to hear from you. Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

The starting salary for this role is 61,784 to 67,859 per annum depending on experience. This salary is based on a 36-hour working week. Part time applications will also be considered (subject to a minimum commitment of 25 hours per week). Are you looking to take the next step in your career in Contracts, Procurement and Projects Law? As a Contracts and Procurement Senior Lawyer , you will join a supportive, successful and Lexcel accredited in-house legal team that delivers effective legal advice and assistance to the Council. The Council adopts a hybrid working policy with flexible working arrangements which includes access to our offices in Reigate and Weybridge combined with remote or home working. We come together in person for 2 days per week on average (40% of the working week). The team are very approachable with regular catch ups when working remotely. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Role We are looking for a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX with substantial experience of the law and practice in this area. This is an ideal role for those interested in developing and enhancing their existing skills whilst undertaking quality and varied work. In this role you will work as part of a team of Contract Lawyers to provide quality proactive legal advice on issues including, but not limited to, Public Contract Regulations matters, Company law, Subsidy Control, NEC's and JCT construction Contracts, and general contract queries. You will have conduct of a full, varied and demanding caseload. Senior Lawyers play an active role in the management of the team, and you will be expected to deputise for the Principal Solicitor alongside actively contributing to the future delivery of first-class legal services. If you consider yourself to be an effective and dynamic individual, with some experience of managing and supervising people and the ability to motivate others whilst working in a team, then we want to hear from you! Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: You are a Solicitor, barrister or Fellow of CILEX, eligible to practise in England and Wales with a current practicing certificate issued by the relevant regulatory authority Negotiating and drafting experience such as construction contracts, service agreements, facilities management services Providing solutions-focused and enabling advice on a range of matters and an ability to learn quickly about subjects in which you may not have had prior experience Effective team working, including managing competing priorities to achieve client/statutory deadlines Leading and contributing at client and project meetings, providing exemplary client care and organisational skills Advising Members and Senior Officers of the Council Please note that advocacy will not form part of this role. This post has been designated as a politically restricted post in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 12/04/2026 with interviews planned to follow. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

Top Performing Company! Excellent Career Opportunities! Apply Today! Are you on the lookout for a long-term and stable career in Property Management? Are you looking for a supportive workplace environment, which funds your qualifications and levels up your career? Do you feel like your career needs to be levelled up to something more challenging and engaging? If so read on! Whether your portfolio contains leasehold blocks already or you've worked alongside leasehold block managers and want to make the switch We want to hear from you! Overview An outstanding Property Management company in Southend is looking for someone who has a strong passion for success and a willingness to progress. This new role will be to look after a small portfolio of residential blocks where you'll be able to expand and develop your property management skills. As part of the training scheme, you will be given the opportunity to complete your first exams of the TPI qualification (previously known as IRPMs) paid for by the company. This will also lead to quite a significant pay-rise after completion. If you already have this qualification or working towards it, this will be taken into account in your salary. Salary is up to £35,000 + £3,600 car allowance. Higher salaries can always be discussed. Duties Manage a portfolio of residential and mixed-use properties, ensuring high standards of service delivery and compliance Conduct regular property inspections, oversee maintenance works, and ensure Health & Safety regulations are met Prepare and manage service charge budgets, liaise with clients on financial matters, and support annual accounts preparation Ensure appropriate insurance cover is in place for all developments and manage insurance claims effectively Organise and attend AGMs, EGMs, and residents' meetings, preparing and circulating relevant documentation Handle leaseholder correspondence, statutory consultations, and ensure compliance with lease terms and housing legislation Investigate and manage breaches of lease agreements, liaising with solicitors and enforcing lease terms where necessary Appoint, supervise, and manage contractors, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and insurance requirements Respond to complaints professionally, assist with resolution stages, and maintain high standards of customer service What we're looking for A successful candidate for this role will have prior experience within a property management setting and have access to their own vehicle. You must live within a 45 min commute. Apply TODAY to be considered immediately! RSVP - Danny Smith at Recruitment Solutions If you're seeing this ad, the position is still open - but likely not for long, so be quick!

Litigated Personal Injury Fee Earner / Solicitor Bond Turner is a leading law firm, proudly recognised by both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. We are currently recruiting for an experienced Litigated Personal Injury Fee Earner / Solicitor (Fast Track non-hire) to join our team based in Bolton. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about delivering high-quality legal services and achieving the best possible outcomes for their clients. Fee Earner / Solicitor Responsibilities Manage and progress your own litigated caseload from defence stage through to settlement or trial Provide clear, professional and timely legal advice while managing client expectations Work to deadlines and ensure cases progress efficiently Deliver exceptional client care at every stage of the process About You 1 2 years litigated personal injury experience Experienced in managing a personal injury caseload, ideally with litigated Fast Track files Highly organised with strong case management skills Excellent communication and telephone manner Strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities Committed to delivering outstanding client service Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, using your own initiative What we offer in return: A competitive salary 23 days holiday + your Birthday off + plus 8 bank holidays. Income protection, dental plan, critical illness cover & death in service cover Employee Assistant Programme. Workplace pension scheme. Free onsite parking The opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with a wonderful Law firm. Company Values: We re a collaboration of companies established in 2006 working towards and guaranteeing the same goal. Our mission: We are driven to succeed. Our purpose is to help people move on in their lives through supporting our clients, our communities and each other. We support We surpass We succeed Our areas of expertise include Credit Hire, Personal Injury, including Complex Injury, Clinical and Professional Negligence, Housing Disrepair, Group Action Claims and Public Inquiries. We are driven by a commitment to achieving successful outcomes, surpassing client expectations, and creating a supportive environment that empowers our employees to build fulfilling and rewarding careers. We understand that our growth as a business is driven by the success of our people. We take pride in fostering a positive, collaborative work environment where everyone can contribute to our shared success. With exceptional support at every turn, every employee is empowered to reach their full potential.

Commercial Property Solicitor - London The Opportunity A highly respected, UK-wide law firm is seeking a talented Commercial Property Solicitor to join their thriving Real Estate practice in London. This is an outstanding opportunity to work within a dynamic, motivated and well-established team involved in some of the most high-profile and sizeable transactions in the sector. You will gain exposure to high-value, complex and diverse work, supporting a broad client base including commercial clients, corporate occupiers, institutional investors, housing providers, developers and lenders. The Team & Culture The Commercial Property team plays a central role within the wider Real Estate department, advising on acquisitions, disposals, development, investment, asset management and regeneration projects. You'll be joining a collaborative, supportive and ambitious environment with excellent opportunities for progression, hybrid working and strong work/life balance. The firm also offers robust business development support to help you grow your professional profile. Key Responsibilities You will be involved in a wide range of commercial real estate matters, including: Advising on acquisitions, disposals, development, landlord & tenant and investment transactions Supporting partners on large-scale and high-value transactions Acting on real estate finance matters for borrowers and lenders Managing client relationships and delivering commercial, solutions-focused advice Supervising and supporting junior fee-earners where required Assisting with business development and contributing to thought leadership Ensuring compliance with relevant policies, procedures and regulatory standards About You You will have: 1-4 years' PQE in Commercial Property Solicitor or Legal Executive Strong technical ability across core real estate matters Experience in real estate finance/funding (highly desirable) Confidence managing transactions independently and working collaboratively within larger teams Excellent communication, drafting and negotiation skills A proactive, commercial and client-focused mindset A positive, approachable and team-oriented attitude Why Apply? High-quality, diverse and complex work Hybrid working and strong work/life balance Clear career progression opportunities Supportive, engaging and growth-focused team environment Exposure to major transactions often recognised within the sector

Your new firm Our client is a leading UK law firm with a nationally recognised reputation for high-quality litigation and housing management work. The Dispute Resolution department is consistently ranked Tier 1 by Chambers & Partners and Legal 500, acting for a broad range of registered social landlords and local authorities across Wales and England. Your new role This is a great opportunity for a

Your new firm Our client is a leading UK law firm with a nationally recognised reputation for high-quality litigation and housing management work. The Dispute Resolution department is consistently ranked Tier 1 by Chambers & Partners and Legal 500, acting for a broad range of registered social landlords and local authorities across Wales and England. Your new role This is a great opportunity for a

As a Legal Disrepair Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing property inspections and remedial works relating to housing disrepair claims, including those involving solicitors and court proceedings. You will act as the technical lead on disrepair cases, ensuring that repairs are specified, completed promptly, and documented to a high evidential standard.You will work closely with Legal Services, Repairs Teams, and external contractors to mitigate risk, reduce claim costs, and ensure residents live in safe, well-maintained homes. Key Responsibilities Inspect properties subject to disrepair claims and prepare detailed technical reports Diagnose building defects including damp & mould, structural issues, and building fabric failures Produce clear schedules of works in line with legal protocols and pre-action requirements Manage and monitor contractors to ensure timely, high-quality completion of works Prepare witness statements and Scott Schedules where required Attend joint inspections with independent experts and legal representatives Support legal teams in defending or resolving claims Ensure compliance with relevant legislation including Landlord & Tenant Act obligations About You We are looking for someone who has: Proven experience in managing housing disrepair cases within social housing or local authority settings Strong knowledge of building pathology, particularly damp and mould diagnosis Experience working alongside legal teams and understanding of pre-action protocols Excellent report writing and evidence documentation skills Good commercial awareness and cost control experience Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills Desirable Qualifications: HNC/HND or Degree in Building Surveying or related discipline Membership of RICS, CIOB, or working towards professional accreditation Knowledge of housing management systems Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Construction Lawyer (Associate) - Bristol An exciting opportunity has arisen at a prestigious Legal 100 firm to join a highly regarded Construction team in Bristol offering an opportunity to work on a broad range of matter with early client engagement and significant autonomy, making it a stand-out position for an ambitious Construction Lawyer. About the Team: Leading construction teams known for its involvement in high-profile and reported cases Advise on sophisticated international, national and regional matters across sectors including energy, renewables, housing, retail and waste Act for a prestigious client base, including household names, listed companies, funders, developers and public sector bodies The Role: Handle a varied caseload of mainly contentious construction matters Advise on construction and energy disputes through litigation, adjudication, arbitration, mediation and other ADR methods Familiarity with standard form contracts such as JCT and NEC Provide strategic input on contract management and dispute avoidance/mitigation What experience is needed: Qualified Lawyer with ideally 3+ years' PQE Strong experience handling construction disputes, including adjudication and/or litigation processes Experience advising on a range of dispute resolution methods, including ADR The Opportunity: High-quality, complex work with leading clients Early responsibility and direct client exposure Ongoing training and career development within a supportive and experienced team Next Steps: If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click 'Apply Now' or reach out to Loraine Silvester at G2 Legal for a confidential discussion about this role.

4Recruitment Services are seeking an Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Tenancy Specialist . The client will only consider candidates you have extensive experience ASB. The post holder will be covering the Morden area The Tenancy Specialist will be required to: provide high level expertise on Tenancy Fraud, Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB), Domestic Abuse and legal action for tenancy enforcement be responsible for case management and will work closely with field based Neighbourhood Response Officers to ensure effective investigation of cases and that the most appropriate, cost effective and proportionate action is taken. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Managing all tenancy fraud, sub-letting and Right To Buy (RTB) fraud cases across the region, including conducting investigations or tasking colleagues to investigate locally. The effective case management of anti-social behaviour cases, directing and supporting colleagues with investigations and enforcement action. Deciding on the most appropriate action against those who commit tenancy fraud or perpetrate anti-social behaviour and the most appropriate support for victims. Preparing legal files and managing legal action cases for tenancy enforcement and fraud. Working with solicitors, process servers and bailiffs. Represent Clarion HA at court for tenancy fraud, ASB and other (non arrears) tenancy related legal cases such as legal disrepair as required. Managing complex tenancy management cases referred from Customer Support e.g. complex successions, complex end of tenancy reviews etc. Liaising with and assisting the Police and other partners to acquire evidence that can be used to identify fraud and/or criminal proceedings. This may include interviews at the Police station and /or on surveillance operations to ensure a co-ordinated response. Liaising with internal and external agencies such as Women s Aid, NFI, local authorities, mediation, solicitors or support services. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE: Essential your CV confirms experience in Anti social Behaviour (ASB) Housing background would be beneficial An excellent understanding of anti-social behaviour and/or tenancy fraud Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation in respect to tenancy management, fraud, ASB and legal disrepair Experience of investigative interviewing, ideally for fraud and/or ASB. Good investigative, intelligence gathering and problem solving skills. Positive mindset with a focus on solutions. Able to weigh up different views, exercise good judgement and make decisions. Confident and able to challenge in a positive and constructive manner. Resilient and adaptable. Excellent communicator, able to adapt approach to the audience. Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer. To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies , please contact our Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

Duty Solicitor Leeds Office GT Stewart is a renowned multi-service law firm committed to access to justice. Our lawyers specialise in criminal defence, family law, housing, civil liberties, and human rights. We are a Legal 500 and Chambers UK recommended firm, and we are currently recruiting Duty Solicitors to join our Crime Team in our Leeds Office. This is a full-time position within a dynamic and growing team, offering an excellent opportunity for professional development within an award-winning law firm. Key Responsibilities: Representing clients detained at police stations Managing a caseload of criminal defence cases covering a full range of offences Conducting advocacy in the Magistrates Court, including summary trials (and Crown Court hearings if the candidate has Higher Rights) About You: Solicitor with at least 1 year s PQE in criminal matters Crime Duty accreditation Excellent communication and advocacy skills IT proficiency and ability to work with case management systems Ability to manage a demanding caseload with minimal supervision Pragmatic, professional, and positive approach to work Passion for publicly funded legal work Strong attention to detail and confidence to work independently as well as in a team Excellent client and team-building skills Ability to work to tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure What We Offer: A positive and supportive working environment Exposure to industry specialists and career development opportunities A team that prides itself on promoting from within Competitive salary dependent on experience starting between £37,000 - £47,000 er year.

Job Title:Tenancy Enforcement Officer Job Location: Brindley Place, Birmingham Covering Wolverhampton, Walsall, Telford and West Bromwich and Connock. Salary: 42,000 plus 750 Car allowance Contract type: Permanent Working hours: 37 hours per week About the role As part of our Localities team, you ll deliver a high-quality, customer-focused housing management service across a cross-tenure patch ?" with a strong specialist focus on anti-social behaviour (ASB) prevention, investigation and enforcement. This is a role for someone who can combine excellent tenancy management with the confidence to manage complex ASB and serious tenancy breach cases end-to-end, including progressing cases through legal routes where required. You ll take a victim-centred approach while also ensuring we act decisively and proportionately to protect communities and uphold tenancy conditions. Key responsibilities include : Leading on complex ASB case management, from first report and risk assessment through investigation, action planning, resolution and closure. Using a preventative and early-intervention approach: proportionate, timely actions that reduce harm and stop issues escalating. Gathering and managing evidence: interviews, home visits, professional witness evidence, case notes, action plans, and clear record keeping aligned to policy and legal requirements. Progressing enforcement and legal outcomes where appropriate, including preparing legal documentation, working with solicitors/counsel, attending court, and representing the organisation when required. Supporting victims and witnesses, taking a trauma-informed approach, ensuring safeguarding concerns are identified and appropriately escalated. Working closely with internal colleagues (including Housing, Neighbourhoods/Homes & Communities, Income, Repairs, and Support services) to deliver joined-up outcomes. Building effective partnerships with external agencies such as Police, Local Authorities, support organisations and community safety partners, including participating in and/or leading multi-agency meetings. Delivering core housing management activity across your patch, including managing tenancy changes and breaches, supporting tenancy sustainment, responding to property/estate issues, and providing clear advice to customers on their rights and responsibilities. Acting as a point of expertise on ASB and tenancy enforcement, sharing good practice and supporting colleagues to take confident early action on lower-level tenancy concerns. You ll be working independently in challenging situations and changing priorities, striving to add value to everything you do and contributing to safe, resilient communities. Please note: if you are successful in this role, we will require a DBS check to be completed. Further details will be sent following offer. Application requirement: All applicants are required to submit a CV and cover letter detailing their experience in ASB case management and progressing enforcement/legal outcomes within a housing context. Please note that if you are successful in this role, we will require a DBS check to be completed. Further details will be sent following offer. About you You re a resilient, customer-focused housing professional who can balance empathy with firm, evidence-based decision-making. You re confident managing sensitive situations, building trust with residents, and taking proportionate action to address tenancy breaches and protect communities. You will have: Demonstrable experience of managing ASB cases within a housing or community safety context, including complex or high-risk cases. Experience of tenancy enforcement and progressing outcomes through formal routes where required (including preparing legal paperwork and working with legal representatives). Knowledge and experience of housing and tenancy law, including areas such as succession, assignments, mutual exchange, and ending tenancies. Strong partnership-working skills and confidence engaging with internal colleagues and external agencies. Excellent written skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate documentation and case records to a high standard. The ability to self-manage a varied caseload, prioritise effectively, and meet targets and deadlines while maintaining quality and compliance. A good general or technical education beyond GCSE (e.g., A Levels / NVQ3 or equivalent level of ability), including verbal reasoning and numerical skills. Access to own vehicle and correct business insurance About us We are GSA, we provide affordable homes and services that create a foundation from which people in our communities can thrive. We own and manage 25,000 homes in diverse communities across the West Midlands and Southwest. Everyone deserves a home, it s a place from which we build our future, we thrive at home. We are proud to play an active role in dealing with the consequences of the housing crisis, by providing affordable homes for people in our communities who need them most. Often a home is all someone needs, but when our customers need more, we offer a range of services, including care, money advice and coaching to support them. We also provide care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. This includes support for people who are homeless, experiencing domestic violence or are part of the criminal justice system. The GSA Way We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. To help us make a difference, together, we created the GSA Way. A culture we commit to, aspire to, and live and breathe. Commitments and behaviours which together make our organisation what it is. Our five core commitments are: We believe our customer is everything We are one team We are supportive and caring We are business-minded for social purpose We are curious and ambitious. You can read more about the GSA Way in our recruitment pack. Benefits In support and recognition of our colleagues who will help us deliver our employer strategy, we offer a fantastic benefits package. This includes. Trust based flexible working and supportive and friendly teams 25 days annual holiday entitlement, increasing to 30 days One day off for your birthday Opportunity to buy or sell annual leave A defined contribution pension scheme GSA matches up to 6% contributions We offer a service which provides 24/7 online GP appointments, second medical opinions, health checks, mental health support, 24/7 medical health helpline, wellbeing app, nutrition advice and fitness plans and legal and financial support. Access to Blue Light discount card membership Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). Cycle to work Scheme Eligible for occupational sick pay GreenSquareAccord are a Disability Confident Employer therefore we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and try to provide access, adjustments, equipment or other practical support where required. All applicants with a disability who meet the essential eligibility criteria for the role, as detailed in the job description, are guaranteed an interview. If you need any assistance, adjustments or adaptations throughout our selection processes please let us know.

About the Role At Connect2Hackney, we are recruiting for a skilled Lawyer to join our Legal & Governance Services team. We are looking for a professional who can demonstrate they are part of an ambitious, agile legal team with a sound grasp of the bigger picture, understanding the Council's key priorities. In this pivotal role, you will contribute to the development and delivery of corporate strategies and operational plans. You will be responsible for managing a caseload of both routine and non-routine legal matters with minimum supervision , while providing clear, consistent, and accurate legal advice to clients across the Council's services. Key Responsibilities Case Management: Manage a demanding caseload of legal matters and complex reports , ensuring compliance with the Service's practice management standards. Advocacy: Undertake advocacy on behalf of the Council in courts and tribunals. Advisory: Deliver seminars or briefings to clients, colleagues, and Members and advise on legal issues, governance, and procedure. Performance: Use the case management system effectively to record at least 1,200 chargeable hours per annum. Collaboration: Work collaboratively with clients to ensure a customer-focused approach and supervise junior staff when required. About You We are looking for a qualified solicitor or barrister (Supreme Court of England and Wales) or a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives. You must be IT literate and have a strong understanding of the workings of local government and the issues affecting a multi-cultural inner-city area. You should have experience in one or more of the following areas relevant to the team: Adult Social Services or Children's Services Employment, Housing, or Litigation Planning, Property, or Regeneration Licensing, Procurement, or Prosecutions Skills & Attributes Communication: Highly developed oral and written communication skills , with the ability to research and present complex legal arguments. Flexibility: Willingness to attend evening meetings as required and adopt new ways of working to manage a varied workload. Proactivity: Able to take initiative, work independently , and take responsibility for your own self-development. Join Us If you are ready to support the Council in achieving its strategic aims and can relate professionally to a wide range of stakeholders, from senior officers to members of the public, we want to hear from you. Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

The starting salary for this role is £61,784 to £67,859 per annum depending on experience. This salary is based on a 36-hour working week. Part time applications will also be considered (subject to a minimum commitment of 25 hours per week). Are you a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FILEX of England and Wales with a current practising certificate looking for a new opportunity to develop your career in Employment Law? As an Employment Senior Lawyer, you will join a supportive, successful in-house legal team that delivers effective legal advice, representation and assistance to the Council. We offer hybrid working which allows for remote working but we also require regular office attendance with the aim to give everyone a balanced work/life ratio. You will be expected to attend a Surrey office a minimum of 40% of your working week, with the ability to access offices across Surrey's estate in Reigate, Weybridge and Woking. The team are very approachable so there will always be someone to provide you with support and discuss matters with. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Role As an Employment Senior Lawyer, you will be expected to carry out a range of key responsibilities, which will include: Providing solutions focused advice on Employment law matters to the Council, Surrey Fire and Rescue and Surrey schools Working with Human Resources to provide practical support and technical legal advice on a wide range of matters including disciplinary action, grievances, discrimination, whistle blowing, recruitment matters, restructures, TUPE and exit strategies Developing and maintaining effective business partnering relationships Managing Employment Tribunal cases on behalf of the Council and liaising with ACAS in relation to conciliation including drafting responses to claims and advocacy at some hearings Instruct and manage suppliers of external legal services such as solicitors and barristers in accordance with client requirements Running internal training and providing legal updates on relevant topics Leading/contributing at client meetings Advising Members and Senior Officers of the Council Managing competing priorities to achieve client, statutory and Tribunal deadlines Exemplary client care and organisational skills Assisting with management and supervision of junior members of the team, including trainees and paralegals including ensuring the effective use of the Council's case management systems and work in accordance with the standards set out in the team's Lexcel manual and policies and procedures Contribute to the development, training or mentoring of colleagues where required. Your application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: You are a skilled employment lawyer with substantial experience of the law and practice in this area Experience of both contentious and non-contentious matters The ability to work with clients at all levels and give clear, accurate and practical advice We welcome applications from candidates with relevant experience from both the public and private sector. Candidates with private sector experience should have a solid understanding of how local authorities operate and demonstrate their ability to transfer knowledge and skills to successfully deliver advice within local government. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. This post has been designated as a politically restricted post in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 12/04/2026 with interviews planned to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. If you are looking for a role which is both varied and interesting with an opportunity to develop your existing skills and employment experience by working in local government, please click the apply button below to submit your application. For an informal discussion please contact Julie Care via email at . Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

Join The Team as a Community Safety Officer! Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you have a knack for resolving conflicts and ensuring a safe environment for all? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Position: Community Safety Officer Location: Gateshead Contract Type: Temporary Working Pattern: Full Time Division: Customer Service Role Type: Hybrid Why Join Us? Our client is dedicated to providing a quality, victim-centered Community Safety service to both Social and Non-Social Housing, as well as Care and Support customers. Based just a 15-minute walk from MetroCentre train station, our office offers a vibrant atmosphere where your contributions truly matter. Your Role: As a Community Safety Officer, you will: Manage a caseload with a victim-centered approach to ensure timely resolutions. Provide clear and supportive Community Safety advice to customers, partners, and colleagues. Progress legal actions as necessary, including liaising with solicitors and attending court. Collaborate with frontline housing colleagues to enhance community engagement. Utilize customer intelligence to promote tenancy sustainability. Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with all statutory requirements. Work flexibly and proactively to deliver outstanding service to customers. What We're Looking For: You should have: A proven track record of delivering high-quality service in a housing environment. Knowledge of anti-social behavior and housing legislation. Experience in conflict resolution and problem-solving. Excellent communication skills to engage effectively with a diverse customer base. Strong stakeholder management abilities, both internal and external. A calm demeanor under pressure and a flexible team player attitude. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent attention to detail. Must have a full UK driving license and access to own vehicle Desirable Qualifications: Relevant qualifications in managing anti-social behavior are a plus! Why You'll Love Working With Us: Be part of a dynamic team committed to community safety. Engage in meaningful work that directly impacts the lives of others. Enjoy a supportive and collaborative work environment. Opportunities for professional growth and development. Ready to Make a Difference? If you're enthusiastic about community safety and possess the skills we're looking for, we would love to hear from you! Apply now and become a vital part of our mission to create safer communities in Gateshead. Apply Today! Join us in making a positive impact. Your journey starts here! Note: This position is temporary and full-time, requiring flexibility and a proactive approach to service delivery. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Senior Construction Lawyer (In-House) Location: London Bridge (Hybrid) Join Hyde as our Senior Construction Lawyer and play a key role in delivering safe, compliant homes across one of the UK's leading housing and regeneration organisations. This is a high-impact in-house legal role focused on construction law, building safety and development risk. You will lead on complex matters arising from major housing developments and building safety remediation programmes following the UK building safety reforms. Working closely with senior leaders, project teams and external advisers, you'll provide clear legal advice that supports Hyde's commitment to safe homes, responsible development and strong contractor accountability. With a 35-hour working week, hybrid working and a strong work-life balance, Hyde offers an opportunity to apply your construction law expertise while making a meaningful difference to residents' safety and communities. About the Role As Senior Construction Lawyer, you will be Hyde's lead specialist on construction, development and building safety law. You'll advise on major projects, manage complex disputes and ensure Hyde's programmes are legally robust, commercially sound and fully compliant with the latest building safety regulations. Key Responsibilities Lead Hyde's legal work on construction law, development and building safety matters, supporting major housing and remediation programmes. Provide expert legal advice on construction contracts including JCT, NEC and development agreements. Manage construction disputes, defects claims, contractor litigation and contractual issues. Support Hyde's programme of building safety remediation, ensuring contractors meet their obligations. Advise on compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021 and Fire Safety Order 2005. Support engagement with the Building Safety Regulator and related safety case requirements. Work closely with development, asset management and procurement teams to manage legal risk across projects. Oversee external legal advisers and work with the Legal Operations Manager to manage legal spend. Provide clear, practical legal advice to senior leadership and operational teams. About You We are looking for an experienced construction lawyer with strong technical expertise and the ability to provide pragmatic advice in a complex operational environment. You will have: Qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of CILEX with current practising certification. Around 5+ years PQE in construction or development law. Strong experience in contentious and non-contentious construction law. Knowledge of building safety legislation and post-Grenfell regulatory requirements. Experience managing construction disputes, defects claims and contractor accountability. Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the confidence to advise senior leaders. Experience within housing, development, infrastructure or construction sectors is essential About Hyde Hyde owns and manages 125,000 homes and supports over 350,000 customers across the UK. Our purpose is simple: to provide safe, high-quality homes that help people build better lives and thriving communities. We are investing significantly in building safety, quality improvements and regeneration, making this an exciting time to join our organisation and contribute to work that directly improves residents' safety and wellbeing. Benefits Competitive pension scheme Generous annual leave Life assurance Award-winning flexible benefits platform Volunteering days 35-hour working week Hybrid and flexible working Support for professional development Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Equity, diversity and inclusion are central to life at Hyde. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to be themselves.Our aim is to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, ensuring different perspectives shape our decision-making and services. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.

The starting salary for this role is £61,784 to £67,859 per annum depending on experience based on a 36 hour working week. We have a great opportunity to join our Commercial Property team as a qualified Senior Solicitor or Lawyer. We are looking for a flexible and motivated colleague to join this friendly team. Our work is interesting and varied and we work for informed and appreciative client teams.The Council adopts a hybrid working policy with flexible working arrangements which includes access to our offices in Reigate and Weybridge combined with remote or home working. We come together in person for 2 days per week on average (40% of the working week). The team are very approachable with regular catch ups when working remotely. Our Offer to You26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff)Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Team The team sits alongside other teams in the County's Legal Services. It supports the work of the County in relation to all aspects of land and property management. You will be working as part of a team of property Lawyers to provide advice across a broad range of legal property (and related) issues to support the Council in the provision of its services. As a Senior Lawyer in the team, you will play an active role in the management of the team and will deputise for the Principal Lawyer alongside actively contributing to the future delivery of first-class legal services.About the Role You will be expected to carry out a range of key responsibilities, which will include providing property related advice and undertaking transactional work on behalf of the Council and its companies. You will need to demonstrate experience of independently managing a varied workload relating to all aspects of commercial property asset management. You'll play a key part by being able to:Negotiate and draft landlord and tenant transactions such as leases, licences and assignmentsDraft wayleaves, easements and third-party consentsUndertake freehold acquisitions and disposals of land and buildingsAdvise in relation to trusts and placing charges on properties related to deferred payment agreements Undertake title work and due diligence including reports on title and first registrationA range of advisory work from reviewing covenants, boundary disputes and adverse possession to interpreting leases, agreements and legislation and guidanceAdvise and process of applications relating to commons and town and village greens The role will require:An understanding of local government powers in relation to property matters and application to transactional and advisory workAbility to identify risks in relation to property work and advise on optionsFlexibility to prioritise workloads and provide commercial and solution focused advice A willingness to independently develop in new areas of work A team player who supports colleagues and the work of the team Supervision of junior members of the team where required Ability to proactively manage your own caseload with minimal supervision Manage competing priorities to achieve client and statutory deadlines Ability to lead and represent Legal Services at client meetings Exemplary client care and organisational skillsYour Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: You are a Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of CILEX with substantial experience of the law and practice in this area (5 years+ PQE or demonstrable equivalent) and eligible to practise in England and Wales with a current practicing certificate issued by the relevant regulatory authorityDemonstrate recent legal experience in the relevant areas of lawExperience of working with clients at all levels and ability to give clear, accurate and practical adviceAbility to take on urgent, and sometimes unfamiliar, matters at short noticeAbility to manage competing priorities to achieve client deadlines. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. This post has been designated as a politically restricted post in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 12/04/2026 with interviews to take place week commencing 27th April 2026. If you are looking for a role which is both varied and interesting with an opportunity to develop your existing skills and employment experience by working in local government, please click the apply button below to submit your application. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

Home Ownership Manager Location: Norfolk Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: 50.746 We are recruiting on behalf of a leading housing association in East Anglia for a Home Ownership Manager. This pivotal role involves leading a high-quality, customer-focused Home Ownership service across West and North Norfolk. The successful candidate will ensure compliance, excellent customer service, and the smooth delivery of all homeownership processes, including sales, staircasing, permissions, and statutory purchase schemes. Day-to-Day of the Role: Lead the Home Ownership Team, ensuring high-quality service delivery across all areas of homeownership. Oversee processes for Shared Ownership and Shared Equity resales and assignments, staircasing, sales redemptions, and re-mortgaging. Manage statutory processes including Right to Buy (RTB) and Right to Acquire (RTA), ensuring full regulatory compliance. Maintain oversight of sales progression, conveyancing, and land-related transactions including disposals, land sales, adverse possession claims, and commercial property sales. Provide expert guidance on mortgage applications, AML checks, relevant legislation, and compliance requirements linked to all homeownership activities. Act as the subject matter expert for homeowners and leaseholders. Ensure robust management of permissions enquiries and applications, aligned with policy, law, and organisational values. Lead on policy and process development, ensuring accurate reporting and audit compliance across all Home Ownership functions. Work closely with internal stakeholders, brokers, legal advisors, lenders, and conveyancers to deliver a seamless customer journey. Continually seek value for money and contribute to the review and setting of administrative charges. Required Skills & Qualifications: Demonstrable experience managing within a Home Ownership environment. Strong knowledge of the end-to-end sales process and all homeownership activities, including RTB/RTA and asset disposals. Experience working with brokers, lenders, solicitors, and external customers. Ability to deliver a high-quality service with a strong customer focus. Strong team leadership skills with the ability to motivate, support, and direct. Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, able to explain complex information clearly. Ability to drive performance, identify improvements, and ensure value for money. Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritise effectively. Experience of handling conveyancing, land matters, home sales, and commercial transactions. Understanding of land restrictions, RXC and RX4 forms. If you would like to be considered, please do get in touch with Mel

Construction Solicitor - Birmingham I'm working with a leading International law firm to recruit a Senior Associate into its well-established Non-Contentious Construction team in Birmingham. This is a standout opportunity for an experienced construction lawyer who wants high-quality project work, genuine client exposure and, importantly, a clear and realistic route to partnership within a growing practice. The Role The role focuses exclusively on non-contentious construction matters, supporting a wide range of development, infrastructure and regeneration projects across the UK. You'll be trusted with significant responsibility, working directly with clients and playing a visible role within a collaborative, partner-led team. Key Responsibilities Advising developers, contractors, funders and public sector bodies on non-contentious construction matters Drafting and negotiating building contracts, professional appointments and collateral warranties Advising on procurement strategy and risk allocation Supporting major development, housing and infrastructure projects Advising on asset management, maintenance and decarbonisation projects Providing construction input on real estate transactions, including due diligence Building strong client relationships and contributing to business development activity Your Profile Qualified Solicitor with circa 5+ years' PQE in non-contentious construction Strong technical drafting and negotiation skills Comfortable running matters with minimal supervision Commercial, pragmatic and client-focused Why This Role? High-quality, complex non-contentious construction work Genuine and transparent route to partnership, with support to build a profile and client following Strong national platform with a consistent pipeline of work Collaborative, low-ego culture with sensible expectations Flexible and progressive working environment This is an exciting and rare opportunity, get in touch for further information.