Legal Manager

Portsmouth, Hampshire
Goodman Masson

Legal Manager

Location: Portsmouth

Full-time Permanent

Salary: £60,000 per annum

Our client is currently looking for a skilled Legal Manager to take the lead on all legal matters relating to housing disrepair, while also supporting a broad range of legal functions across their organisation.

You’ll provide early-stage legal advice to resolve disrepair issues before they escalate, manage case triage, and reduce reliance on external legal services. You’ll also provide guidance on legal frameworks, procurement, contracts, compliance, and deliver training that upskills teams and promotes cost-effective decision making.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver legal advice on disrepair issues, including triage of cases to resolve early, challenge claims where appropriate, and reduce costs.
• Oversee and promote use of the legal services framework, supporting value for money through effective procurement and partnerships.
• Provide support and legal insight on contracts, disputes with third parties, and other housing-related legal matters.
• Keep up to date with legislative changes and ensure policies and internal practices reflect current legal standards.
• Create and maintain a legal insight library and offer regular updates and advice to colleagues.
• Deliver or coordinate legal training (online and in-person) and build capability across teams.
• Support and develop the Paralegal Apprentice, fostering a high-performing and customer-focused legal function.

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience.
• In-depth experience of housing law and property disrepair claims.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage workloads and people effectively.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on cost efficiency and value for money.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car for business use.

Desirable:

• Experience managing legal frameworks or working within procurement processes.
• Background in legal training or coaching staff.

If this is something of interest to you, apply today!