Reed
Legal Counsel | Property & Housing | Hybrid | UK-based
We’re partnering with a large, values-driven organisation operating at scale within the UK housing and property sector, to appoint a Legal Counsel into its established in-house legal team.
This is a broad and impactful role offering the opportunity to deliver high-quality, customer-focused legal advice, manage a diverse caseload, and contribute strategically to organisational objectives. You’ll work closely with senior colleagues across the business, supervise others within the legal function, and play a hands-on role across asset management, shared ownership, tenancy management and property development matters.
The role
As Legal Counsel, you’ll deliver practical, solutions-focused legal advice while managing your own caseload and supporting the wider legal team. You’ll also have scope to influence processes, develop people, and help improve how legal services are delivered across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Case Management
- Handle housing disrepair matters, including pre-action protocol claims, court cases, counterclaims, and settlement talks.
- Draft and review legal documents, witness statements, disclosure documents, expert instructions, and settlement agreements.
- Represent the organisation in County Court when needed, including at directions hearings, mediations, and settlement discussions.
- Work with external solicitors, counsel, and insurers when required.
Leadership & Internal Cooperation
- Lead a small team of advisors handling housing disrepair cases.
- Work with Property Services teams to ensure timely instructions, accurate reports, and effective case resolutions.
- Help develop and improve internal policies, procedures and training.
About You
- You're a qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate
- Experience in Housing Law, Civil Litigation, or Disrepair work, with strong knowledge of Landlord and Tenant Law
- Excellent drafting, communication, and negotiation skills
- Ability to balance legal risks with practical solutions
- Strong organisational and case management skills
- Experience supervising others and/or leading a small team
- Proven ability to manage a varied caseload independently
- Excellent communication, organisation and planning skills
Why apply?
- Join a purpose-led organisation delivering real social impact
- Work within an experienced, supportive in-house legal team
- Enjoy a role with breadth, autonomy and visibility
- Play a key part in shaping legal services, processes and outcomes
- Benefit from ongoing learning, development and career progression
If you’re looking for an in-house role that combines technical challenge, leadership responsibility and meaningful outcomes, this is a compelling opportunity.
Apply today or contact Sophie Clarke at Reed (Norwich) to find out more!
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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