Solicitor (4+ Years PQE) - Housing & Property

Solicitor (4+ Years PQE) at SettleParadigm

Contextual Overview: SettleParadigm, the largest housing group in the region managing over 30,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire, is recruiting an experienced Solicitor. This permanent, hybrid role focuses on housing litigation, property matters, commercial contracts, and governance, requiring a legal professional to act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and manage complex caseloads.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Admitted Solicitor of England and Wales with a current practising certificate (or Barrister with equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 4 years post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Strong experience advising social housing clients or working within a housing-focused legal environment.
• Proven track record in both contentious and non-contentious housing law.
• Experience representing clients in court or tribunal hearings.
• Strong knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules, housing management law, and regulatory obligations.
• Experience commissioning and managing external counsel.
• Prior in-house experience within a housing association or local authority is highly valued.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Provide specialist legal advice on housing, property, and related matters.
• Manage a complex caseload including contentious and non-contentious work.
• Draft and negotiate deeds of variation, easements, licences, commercial contracts, and tenancy-related documentation.
• Represent SettleParadigm at court, tribunal, and other hearings.
• Lead high-risk cases and manage external counsel.
• Support governance, legal reporting, and compliance with regulatory obligations.
• Contribute to the Legal Risk Register and deliver training to operational teams.
• Support the Head of Legal and deputise when required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: £70,000 per annum.
• Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37 hours/week).
• Working Pattern: Hybrid (Minimum 2 days in office, 3 days from home).
• Benefits: 25 days holiday (increasing with service), up to 9.5% employer pension contribution, health cash plan (up to £1,800), life cover, income protection, flexible working, car leasing via salary sacrifice, funded training, and 3 paid volunteering days.

Application Procedure

• Deadline: 07/10/2026 (Note: Source indicates "No longer accepting applications" at the time of extraction, suggesting the role may be filled or the listing is outdated. Verify current status before applying).
• Location: Wooburn Green, High Wycombe, or Letchworth Garden City, England.
• Application Link: Apply via LinkedIn
• Note: The role may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure upon conditional offer.