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More?about your role As our Disrepair Manager, you will lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for theend to endmanagement of all disrepair cases, ensuringtimelyresponses,accurateevidence andhigh qualityoutcomes for customers. You will oversee case allocation, performance, KPIs, quality assurance and trendmonitoringto reduce breaches and prevent cases arising, while working closely with solicitors, surveyors and internal teams including Repair Operations Delivery to ensure documentation meets legal requirements. You will lead the operational delivery of Alternative Dispute Resolution, support court preparation and representPfPas an expert witness whererequired, while ensuring compliance with key legislation such as the Fit for Human Habitation Act 2019 and disrepair protocols. Working collaboratively across Repair Operations, the field, contractormanagementand strategic operations, you will drive ajoined upapproach to managing disrepair risk, take accountability for budgets,compensationand forecasting, and promote a proactive culture focused on prevention, best practice and reducing legal exposure across the organisation. This is a hybrid role basedfromour Preston office, with an expectation to attend the office two days per week. Essential Criteria • Relevant technical qualification with demonstrable knowledge of housing disrepair, building pathology and related legislation, • Proven experience managing housing disrepair cases within a social housing environment, • Experience applying housing legislation in practice, including the Fit for Human Habitation Act 2019, • Proven ability to communicate effectively with solicitors, operationalteamsand internal stakeholders, • Previousexperience managing or supervising people,workloadsor performance, • Experience working with solicitors or attending court as an expert witness., • Knowledge of ADR processes., • Familiarity with case management systems and producing legal level evidence packs. You have proven experience managing housing disrepair cases within a social housing or legal environment, with a strong understanding of building pathology, damp and mould, and the legislation governing disrepair. You are highly organised and quality focused, able to manage fast moving andhigh volumecaseloads while analysing data toidentifytrends, reduce breaches and control cost. You communicate confidently and effectively with residents, solicitors, surveyors, operational teams and senior leaders, and you are motivated to bring people together, support others and help build a proactive, high performing team that reflects our People Promises and commitment to great service. Benefits We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. 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My client is looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join their busy Dispute Resolution department at a reputable and highly accredited firm in Hedge End.

Ideas | People | TrustWe're BDO.An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world.We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth bu

A proven Commercial Dispute Resolution background with outstanding technical ability and a genuine interest in commercial dispute resolution, with a minimum of 3 years PQE. We regularly act in significant, high value contractual disputes, negligence claims, pensions disputes, contractual interpretat

This role is ideal for a professional who has previous experience ideally within a Dispute Resolution team. We are seeking a Solicitor to join our Dispute Resolution department.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution Lawyer - Lancashire/Cumbria. Acting for a diverse range of corporate & commercial clients, family owned businesses, landed estates and private clients, you will be engaged in a varied caseload of litigation and dispute resolution. Landed Estates and Agricultural Dispu

A leading legal firm in Greater London seeks a Senior Associate Solicitor with 6-10 years PQE to join their Dispute Resolution Litigation team. The role involves handling various disputes including contractual, company, and cross-border disputes.

An established industry player is seeking six paralegals to join their dynamic team in Hertfordshire.This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work on high-quality, interesting matters within a leading, impartial not-for-profit organisation.Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background a

A consulting firm is seeking a Delay specialist at Director level in London to join their Dispute Resolution team. Experience in complex construction disputes and strong analytical skills are essential.

The role emphasizes minimizing litigation escalation while ensuring fair and timely resolutions to disputes. A national housing organization seeks an Alternative Dispute Manager - Legal Disrepair to lead strategies for resolving legal disrepair cases.

A leading law firm in Greater London is looking for a Legal Assistant to join their Dispute Resolution department.

Property Dispute Resolution Lawyer. We are seeking a talented and driven Property Dispute Resolution Lawyer to join a growing team. Engaging in Alternative Dispute Resolution, including mediation and negotiation.

You will be working on a broad caseload of all dispute resolution matters including but not limited to:.

Our client is seeking a dedicated Dispute Resolution Solicitor with at least 3 years of post‑qualification experience to join their team in one of their offices across Sussex. Key to this role is assisting with business development activities and contributing to the growth of the dispute resolutio

The team s work spans a broad range of commercial disputes, including contract and shareholder disputes, professional negligence, insolvency litigation, and regulatory matters, as well as alternative dispute resolution and mediation. As a Disputes Partner, you will lead and grow the firm s Milton Ke

The land and property dispute resolution team is recognised in the Legal 500 and our agricultural team by Chambers & Partners for providing quality legal services to agricultural, commercial and residential landowners, landlords and tenants on all types of contentious property matters including deal

This role involves leading complex disputes and managing ADR processes.

A reputable law firm in London seeks an experienced Legal PA to support its Dispute Resolution team specializing in International Construction.

Our unique Tax Dispute Resolution (TDR) service offering is tailored to support our clients through disputes and find the right way forward. Interact with HMRC to bring disputes to a resolution for our clients. Expand your internal network at Grant Thornton and support other teams who have existing

Dispute Resolution Solicitor (1-4 PQE).

A legal recruitment agency seeks an experienced Dispute Resolution Solicitor for its client based near New Malden, Surrey. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years PQE, strong dispute resolution experience, and excellent client communication skills.

We are seeking a sharp, disciplined and analytically strong paralegal to join our dispute resolution practice.

The firm’s Dispute Resolution team assists clients with complex patent and SPC disputes involving multi-jurisdictional litigation between major science and technology companies. Carpmaels & Ransford, Dispute Resolution Associate. They also handle a limited amount of “soft IP” work, primarily r

Employment and Dispute Resolution Lawyer. We are looking for an experienced Solicitor or FILEX, with at least 2 years’ fee-earning experience within Employment and Dispute Resolution. Advising on boardroom disputes.

A leading regional law firm in Greater London is seeking a Dispute Resolution Solicitor to join its established team.

A well-known financial services firm in the UK is seeking an Associate Director for their Tax Dispute Resolution team. The role involves managing a diverse portfolio of corporate clients and leading projects while working closely with partners to resolve HMRC tax disputes.

You will be a qualified solicitor with upwards of 3 years PQE and experience across a broad range of dispute resolution matters. If you are a Dispute Resolution Solicitor looking to join a supportive, well established regional firm, get in touch. A highly regarded regional law firm with a strong pre

Proven experience managing a dispute resolution team or department. Head of Dispute Resolution - Somerset. An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a seasoned Dispute Resolution leader to take charge of a thriving department within a highly respected Westcountry practice.

Solicitor - Land and Property Dispute Resolution. Solicitor - Land and Property Dispute Resolution. The land and property dispute resolution team is recognised in the Legal 500 for its technical expertise in providing quality commercial services to clients.

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Legal Secretary specializing in Dispute Resolution to support senior lawyers in Dudley on a hybrid basis.

Dispute Resolution Solicitor (1-4 PQE). We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious Dispute Resolution Solicitor to join a dynamic team.

We are seeking a sharp, disciplined and analytically strong paralegal to join our dispute resolution practice.

Demonstrable post qualified experience across all aspects of tax dispute resolution.

Depending on experience, you may be expected to deal with cases involving enforcements, arbitrations, shareholder disputes, contract litigation, asset freezing, cross-border disputes, liquidations, and civil fraud. You will be joining a highly specialised team, working across various jurisdictions,

A leading legal services provider in the UK is seeking a Property Dispute Resolution Lawyer to join their growing team. The role involves advising clients on a range of property disputes while managing a varied caseload.

Role involves handling disputes within the Dispute Resolution Litigation team, including:. A top Legal 500 law firm located close to Marylebone in London are seeking a Senior Associate Solicitor from 6 - 10 years PQE to join their Dispute Resolution Litigation team.

A respected Westcountry practice in Somerset is seeking a Head of Dispute Resolution to lead a thriving department. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing dispute resolution teams and will excel in leadership and communication.

The Head of Commercial Dispute Resolution is responsible for leading the Firm’s Commercial Dispute Resolution team, working with a wide range of clients across the UK. Setting & presenting annual strategic plan for the Commercial Dispute Resolution department – work closely with the CEO & COO to

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking a Dispute Resolution Solicitor with 3+ years of experience to manage a diverse caseload of litigation matters.

A proven commercial dispute resolution background with a good knowledge of litigation principles, together with a genuine interest in commercial dispute resolution. We are committed to the development and growth of the Commercial Dispute Resolution team by the appointment of a specialist Commercial

We are working with a reputable law firm in East Sussex who are seeking a Legal Secretary to join their team on a full time, permanent basis.What experience will you need? To be successful, you will need a minimum of 2 years' experience working within property law.This role is well suited to a candi

A leading global law firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced Senior PSL / Knowledge Lawyer to join its Dispute Resolution practice.

A top 50 UK Law firm in central London seeks an experienced Construction Dispute Resolution Lawyer. The role involves tackling high-value, complex disputes in construction and engineering, working closely with major clients across various sectors.

A leading European intellectual property law firm is seeking a Dispute Resolution Associate to assist clients with complex patent disputes.

A leading law firm in Greater London is seeking a qualified Solicitor to join their Dispute Resolution department.