Closing date: 2nd August 2023
We currently have a great opportunity for a Senior Solicitor to join us on a permanent basis. As a Senior Solicitor you will be responsible for the day to day management and development of the area/department and its employees by setting, reviewing, monitoring and improving the targets and activities carried out thereby ensuring that business objectives are met.
- Do you possess extensive PQE experience relevant to the delivery of a comprehensive in house legal service to internal customers?
- Do you have admission as a Solicitor in England and Wales or are a member of ILEX?
- Do you have the ability to work independently exercising good initiative and judgment?
- Are you able to work under pressure and meet deadlines and targets?
- Are you experienced in interpreting and analysing information and identifying action required?
Some of the key results for the role include:
- To take responsibility for management of your own caseload comprising a variety of general property and land law matters including, but not limited to, residential and commercial conveyancing transactions and drafting transfers, leases and other property related documents
- To provide support and to deputise for the AD Legal Services and lead on complex and/or substantial matters for the AD Legal Services and/or GC and Group Secretary as required.
- To provide legal support to internal Peabody customers in both contentious and non-contentious matters including providing legal analysis on policy, procedure and corporate business.
- To positively represent Legal Services and proactively contribute to cross Peabody working groups/forum.
- To contribute to the achievement of Legal Services service delivery strategy and Peabodys business objectives.
- To play an active role in the provision of Legal Services training programme.
A Bit About Us
160 years after it was established, Peabody is one of the oldest not-for-profit housing associations in the UK.
The Peabody Group is responsible for more than 104, 000 homes, with around 220, 000 residents across London and the Home Counties. We also have around 20, 000 care and support customers.
Our purpose is to help people flourish, and we are getting closer to residents by taking a local approach.
We are committed to delivering a responsive and easily accessible repairs service and investing in our existing homes so they are safe and well maintained. Our retrofit projects will make thousands of our homes more energy efficient.
We work with councils and communities to promote economic inclusion, tackle inequality and poverty, and prioritise wellbeing.
Here just a few of the benefits for working at Peabody:
- Up to 25 (or 30) days annual holiday plus bank holidays
- Flexible benefits scheme, including options for Healthcare, Dental care, Critical illness cover, vouchers, technology scheme and access to a discount portal.
- 4 x Life Assurance
- Competitive salaries that are benchmarked regularly against current market rates
- Professional development by access to "paid for" apprenticeship programs and qualifications
- Two additional paid volunteering days each year
- Family friendly policies
- Up to 10% pension contribution matched 1:1
