Supervising SolicitorLocation: LondonJob Type: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)Work Mode: Hybrid (3 days in-office)A leading provider of affordable housing and care services in the UK is seeking a confident and self-motivated Senior Solicitor to lead its in-house Legal Services Team. This role is pivotal in supervising housing management and leasehold cases and mentoring a team of junior lawyers.Day-to-day responsibilities:Ensure paralegals and/or trainees perform to a high standard by monitoring advice and conducting regular case reviews.Monitor compliance against team KPIs and standards in line with the internal Service Legal Agreement.Make recommendations to senior leadership on best practice in delivering objectives, KPIs, and standards.Develop, prepare, and deliver effective training on a range of housing and property law issues.Work cross-functionally with senior managers and internal departments to protect organisational interests.Manage a varied litigation caseload, including possession claims, anti-social behaviour matters, and leasehold issues.Conduct regular meetings with internal clients to monitor case progression.Draft court claim forms, statements of case/defences, and applications.Perform advocacy in the County and Magistrates'' Courts and before Residential Property Tribunals on routine cases.Draft instructions to counsel in complex matters and to external experts.Negotiate settlements on contentious issues, including quantifying and agreeing ..... full job details .....