Solicitor Disrepair

Solicitor Disrepair
Vacancy Reference peabodygroup/TP/1232/1328
Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Permanent Full Time
Contract Details:
Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00
Salary:
54,500
Working Hours:
35
Location:
London
Closing Date:
23/09/2026
Vacancy Category:
Legal & Governance
Service Area:
Legal, Governance, Compliance and Risk
Directorate:
Governance
Our VacancyPlease note: Peabody is not a licensed UK sponsor, so we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.What you'll doAs a Solicitor, you will be responsible for managing your own caseload, including delegating tasks to a paralegal where appropriate. You will provide legal advice and representation primarily in relation to Housing Conditions claims, covering areas such as property litigation, general property matters, and land law. The role also involves supporting Senior Solicitors, the Assistant Director of Legal Services, and the General Counsel and Company Secretary on complex or high-value matters as required. You will be expected to take a proactive approach in driving and implementing improvements to the organisation’s response to Housing Conditions-related claims. In addition, you will provide legal support to internal Peabody stakeholders on housing condition issues and broader housing-related litigation, including offering legal analysis on policy, procedure, and corporate matters. You'll actively represent Legal Services in a positive manner, contributing to cross-organisational working groups and forums, and play a key role in delivering the Legal Services strategy and supporting Peabody’s wider business objectives. You will also contribute to the development and delivery of the Legal Services training programme, as well as assist the Legal Team or other teams within Governance and Risk on special projects as required from time to time. What you’ll need Demonstrable experience providing legal support to stakeholders in both contentious and non-contentious matters including providing legal analysis on policy, procedure and corporate business.Demonstrable experience within proceedings in the county and magistrates court, first-tier tribunal, including where appropriate the ability to act as advocate.Experience managing own caseload comprising a variety of landlord and tenant matters, including Housing Condition matters, property litigation, general property and land law.Qualified solicitor in England and Wales or a member of ILEXIf you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, Ryan Loasby at read before applying:Previous applicants need not apply. Interviews will be taking place on Wednesday 30th September in person at our Westminster Bridge Road office. This is a hybrid role and you’ll be expected to attend the Westminster Bridge Road office a minimum of two days per week. Please note: Peabody is not a licensed UK sponsor, so we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.Attached documents:
Solicitor DR June 2026 v2.pdf