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Litigation Housing Solicitor
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Sage Homes
Job Description
Set up in 2017 and funded by Blackstone and Regis to help address the housing crisis in the UK, Sage Homes has now delivered more than 21,000 homes all of which are affordable. A further 2,500 new homes are in our construction pipeline.
About the role:
An in-house Litigation Solicitor at Sage Homes specialising in Housing Management, you will provide expert legal advice and represent the business in housing-related legal proceedings. The role involves managing a varied caseload, supporting internal teams, and ensuring compliance across housing, tenancy, and leasehold matters.
The role is hybrid with two/three days per week in the Northampton office and two days from home.
Responsibilities include:
• Provide strategic legal advice to senior housing management on risks, policy, and housing law matters.
• Manage and oversee housing litigation cases, including those referred to external legal partners.
• Draft and prepare legal documentation for County Court and First Tier Tribunal proceedings.
• Conduct advocacy on routine matters and attend court hearings as required.
• Deliver training to internal teams on legal and regulatory housing requirements.
• Manage a busy caseload, ensuring deadlines and performance targets are consistently met.
About you
• Strong advocacy and legal drafting capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage and prioritise a varied and high-volume caseload
• High attention to detail and accuracy in legal documentation
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines under pressure
• Demonstrable knowledge of housing law, litigation procedures, and court processes
Benefits:
To make sure our colleagues feel welcome and cared for, we provide a suite of excellent benefits, including:
• 25 days holiday, and an additional day for every year's service (up to five years)
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• A health cash plan, with financial support for a range of options including physiotherapy, opticians, dental and private online GP sessions
• Study support package, helping you achieve your personal and professional development ambitions
• Workplace Pension - matching personal contributions up to 5%
About the role:
An in-house Litigation Solicitor at Sage Homes specialising in Housing Management, you will provide expert legal advice and represent the business in housing-related legal proceedings. The role involves managing a varied caseload, supporting internal teams, and ensuring compliance across housing, tenancy, and leasehold matters.
The role is hybrid with two/three days per week in the Northampton office and two days from home.
Responsibilities include:
• Provide strategic legal advice to senior housing management on risks, policy, and housing law matters.
• Manage and oversee housing litigation cases, including those referred to external legal partners.
• Draft and prepare legal documentation for County Court and First Tier Tribunal proceedings.
• Conduct advocacy on routine matters and attend court hearings as required.
• Deliver training to internal teams on legal and regulatory housing requirements.
• Manage a busy caseload, ensuring deadlines and performance targets are consistently met.
About you
• Strong advocacy and legal drafting capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage and prioritise a varied and high-volume caseload
• High attention to detail and accuracy in legal documentation
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines under pressure
• Demonstrable knowledge of housing law, litigation procedures, and court processes
Benefits:
To make sure our colleagues feel welcome and cared for, we provide a suite of excellent benefits, including:
• 25 days holiday, and an additional day for every year's service (up to five years)
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• A health cash plan, with financial support for a range of options including physiotherapy, opticians, dental and private online GP sessions
• Study support package, helping you achieve your personal and professional development ambitions
• Workplace Pension - matching personal contributions up to 5%
