Allen Lane are delighted to be supporting a housing association on their recruitment for an interim Housing/Disrepair Solicitor. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor with a practising certificate in England and Wales, experience working on housing disrepair cases and managing a team of Litigation Paralegals.

Not sure what skills you will need for this opportunity Simply read the full description below to get a complete picture of candidate requirements.Responsibilities :Lead on the development and dissemination of best practice in disrepair case management.Provide legal advice and supervision to legal caseworkers, paralegals and housing teams on all aspects of housing disrepair law, including relevant environmental health matters.Review cases, advising on strengths, risks, quantum, and settlement terms, ensuring adherence to pre-action protocols, applicable legal requirements and policies.Instruct external solicitors and barristers as required, or liaise directly with defence solicitors to negotiate settlements.Support and guide paralegals to ensure procedural compliance, cost-effectiveness, and customer-focused solutions.Deliver training sessions and produce written guidance and templates to improve organisational understanding of disrepair issues.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislative changes and case law affecting housing disrepair, and brief the business accordingly.Hybrid arrangements - at

least three days a week in an office . On other days, working from home may be possible, depending on the work and the interaction required.Essentials :Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with current practising certificate (England and Wales) of at least 2 years post qualification experience in housing and disrepair law.In-depth knowledge of housing disrepair legislation, relevant case law, and pre-action protocols as well as a proven track record of resolving disrepair claims cost-effectively, including negotiation and litigation.Experience advising on contentious litigation ideally in housing management matters, including disrepair.