​Our client, based in London, is currently recruiting for a Legal Services Manager on a 3 - 6 month temporary contract.

The position is due to start immediately on a full-time basis. The hourly rate is negotiable based on experience for this position.

The ideal candidate will have experience working within housing litigation and displaying 7 years’ or more PQE.

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Duties will include (but are not limited to):

·         Leading and managing a team of 4 Paralegals, ensuring the completion of appraisals, disciplinaries and audits

·         Delivering Legal services to operational colleagues in a consistent and effective way

·         As well as managing your own caseload of Legal cases, providing specialist advice and support the overall capacity of your team

·         Collaborating especially with the Disrepair team on potential risks to the organisation

·         Building and maintaining relationships with third party panel solicitors, ensuring the cases referred are managed in accordance to contract agreements

Skills and experience required:

·         Experience required in dealing with housing litigation matters

·         Experience in supervising others’ work and managing a highly functioning team

Rewards and Benefits:

·         Hybrid working

·         Flexible working days

Working hours:

·         35 hours per week

·         Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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