Legal Manager

Join Us – Your Legal Expertise, Our Shared Mission

At redacted, we believe everyone deserves a safe, secure home – and we’re passionate about making that a reality. As a leading provider of affordable homes and support services across the south of England, we’re building more than just homes – we’re building brighter futures.

What We Offer

We take pride in supporting our people as much as our communities. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Generous holiday – 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), with options to buy or sell additional days

• Performance-related bonus – earn more for your contribution

• Pension scheme – 6% employer contribution, matching between 7% and 10%

• Life assurance – 3x your annual salary

• Private medical insurance

• Medicash health plan – supporting everyday health costs

• Enhanced family leave – for maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave

• Employee support – including counselling, legal and financial advice

• Electric car scheme – drive green and save

• Learning & development – access to a wide range of in-house and online training, plus coaching and mentoring opportunities

About the Role

We’re looking for a skilled and experienced Legal Professional to join our in-house team, specialising in housing law and property disrepair claims.

In this role, you’ll:

• Manage a varied caseload of housing-related legal matters, with a strong focus on disrepair cases

• Provide clear, practical legal advice to internal teams and external stakeholders

• Ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, and internal policies

• Proactively identify and mitigate legal risks

• Build strong working relationships with colleagues, customers, and legal professionals

• Communicate complex legal issues in an accessible and solution-focused way

About You

We’re looking for a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with solid experience in housing law. Ideally, you’ll also bring:

• In-depth knowledge of property disrepair legislation

• Experience working within the housing sector

• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills

Please refer to the attached job description for full details on the role requirements and person specification.

Who We Are

At redacted, we’re not just building homes—we’re shaping communities. We’re the fifth-largest housing association developer in England, delivering over 1,500 new homes last year. Our vision is simple: “More homes, bright futures.”

We provide tailored advice to help customers sustain their tenancies and support their wellbeing. We invest in homes, communities, and services with a long-term focus on quality, safety, and energy efficiency.

Working at redacted

We’re proud to be:

• Ranked 91 in the UK’s Top 100 Best Companies to Work For

• Ranked 12th among housing associations

As a people-first organisation, we’re committed to creating a high-performing, supportive, and inclusive environment. Whether it’s through smart working, enhanced benefits, or personal development opportunities, we’re here to help you thrive.

Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. As a Disability Confident Leader, we’re committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know how we can support you.