Start: ASAP (up to 4 weeks)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Salisbury (hybrid working – ideally 3 days onsite, minimum 1 day plus within reasonable travel distance of tribunal/court work)
This is a hands‐on Legal Officer/Specialist position within an in‐house legal team, focusing on residential property litigation and dispute resolution.
You will take ownership of First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) matters and County Court claims, with a strong focus on service charge disputes, including Section 27 reasonableness applications.
The role is highly advocacy-focused, with regular tribunal attendance and the opportunity to represent the business directly in hearings.
* Open to both qualified and non-qualified legal professionals, including experienced paralegals, where relevant litigation/tribunal experience is strong.
* Proven experience in property litigation or housing litigation, ideally gained within a law firm or in-house legal team.
About You
* Around 10 years' experience in residential property litigation, landlord & tenant disputes, or housing-related legal work.
* Strong property litigation/housing litigation background within a law firm or in‐house environment.
* Strong experience with First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) matters is essential.
* Confident handling of service charge disputes / Section 27 reasonableness applications.
* Experience preparing, managing, and presenting cases in a tribunal or court.
* Strong written advocacy and communication skills.
* Comfortable attending hearings and representing an organisation independently.
* Strong IT skills and openness to legal systems and process improvement tools.
Desirable (not essential)
* Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX).
* Experience in property management, housing associations, or block management environments.
* Experience mentoring junior staff or paralegals.
* Experience producing internal legal guidance or training materials.
* Membership of TPI and/or RICS.
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