Litigation Lawyer

JOB DESCRIPTIONDo you have the following skills, experience and drive to succeed in this role Find out below.About the roleWe have an exciting opportunity for a Litigation Lawyer focussing on disrepair cases to join the Legal Services Team at Guinness. This is a permanent, full-time vacancy based in our London, Euston Road office. We are currently working to a hybrid working style.The overall purpose of the role is to process, monitor and manage litigation cases, including providing representation at court, focussing on Housing Management Litigation and disrepair.What were looking forWe know that how we do things is just as important as what we do, so youll not only be highly self-motivated with the rigour to pursue goals, but youll also be a confident collaborator, networker and relationship builder with a willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done.Youll be able to demonstrate:Essential:Experience in all types of housing litigation, including ASB cases, claims for possession, disrepair claims, Leasehold Management, service charge disputes and debt recovery.Experience of advocacy in courts and tribunals.Ability to present information in a variety of forms to a high standard, including excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.Highly organised and methodical with excellent attention to detail.Experience of working to deadlines and targets.Excellent IT skills, in particular Microsoft Office.Demonstrates the Guinness Behaviours.Desirable:Previous experience of working in a housing association or public sector body.Qualifications:Essential:Qualified solicitor or barrister (qualified to practice in England).If youre interested in finding out more about the key responsibilities of the role, please review the role profile.REEDTGPBenefitsHolidays: We offer 25 27 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays. We will also give you the opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days. You will also receive additional holiday in line with your length of service (1 extra day per 5 years service, capped at 4 days).Competitive Pension Scheme: We will help you save for your retirement through our workplace pension scheme. Guinness match your contribution up to 9%. To help you get the most out of your pension contributions, we operate a salary sacrifice arrangement that means you will pay less National Insurance contributions.Benefits Portal: We have a lifestyle benefits scheme, pulling together a range of special offers and great deals. You can make some great savings on everyday shopping from fashion and electronics to travel, leisure and days out and weekly supermarket shopping.Performance Pay: Annual Performance Score bonus subject to eligibilityLife Assurance: For peace of mind Guinness provides three times salary life cover in the event of your deathHealth Plan Options: There are a couple of health care schemes available depending on the post gradeVDU/DSE: Free eye test vouchers every 2 years with 55 contribution to glasses if requires for VDU workAdditional benefits include:Access to the Finance wellbeing portalProfessional subscription annual paymentTravel season ticket loanCar lease schemeTPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-07-18