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Housing Solicitor
£Competitive | Hybrid working | East London
This is an opportunity to join a housing provider at a genuinely interesting stage of its growth.
BD Reside works closely with the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham to deliver high-quality, affordable housing and support the borough’s wider regeneration ambitions.
The organisation plays a key role in shaping sustainable communities across East London, improving housing standards and delivering long-term social and economic impact for local residents.
Reside manages a diverse portfolio of affordable, intermediate and market-rent homes and is entering a significant period of expansion and transformation. For a housing solicitor who enjoys varied work, autonomy and regular advocacy, this offers the chance to have a visible impact within a collaborative and well-connected organisation.
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The role
- Manage a broad caseload of housing litigation and advisory matters
- Represent the organisation in court hearings
- Advise stakeholders on housing management issues
- Draft and review tenancy agreements
- Support a paralegal and contribute to the wider legal function
What stands out about this opportunity
- Sensible caseloads with a strong emphasis on quality over volume
- Regular advocacy and genuine ownership of files
- A close-knit, approachable team environment
- The chance to work closely with operational and leadership teams
- Exposure to a growing and evolving housing portfolio
- Hybrid working, typically involving around one day per week in the office or at court
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About you
- 2+ years’ PQE in housing law
- Confidence managing your own caseload independently
- Advocacy experience, or an interest in developing this further
- A pragmatic and commercially aware approach
- Experience handling landlord and tenant matters including arrears, ASB and disrepair
Package
- Competitive salary
- 30 days annual leave
- Competitive pension
- Health insurance
- Free parking
- Hybrid working flexibility
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