About Sage Homes
Set up in 2017 and funded by Blackstone and Regis to help address the housing crisis in the UK, Sage Homes has now delivered more than 21,000 homes all of which are affordable. A further 2,500 new homes are in our construction pipeline.
Sage is proud to be England's largest provider of newly built affordable homes for five successive years, providing our customers with high-quality, energy efficient properties (98% of Sage homes are EPC A or B) to live in safe, secure and thriving communities.
At Sage Homes, we remain committed to our mission of making new homes affordable for those who need them most, while delivering great customer support.
About the role:
An in-house Litigation Solicitor at Sage Homes specialising in Housing Management, you will provide expert legal advice and represent the business in housing-related legal proceedings. The role involves managing a varied caseload, supporting internal teams, and ensuring compliance across housing, tenancy, and leasehold matters.
The role is based in our Northampton office. We offer hybrid working with three days per week in the office and two days from home.
Responsibilities include:
Provide strategic legal advice to senior housing management on risks, policy, and housing law matters.
Manage and oversee housing litigation cases, including those referred to external legal partners.
Draft and prepare legal documentation for County Court and First Tier Tribunal proceedings.
Conduct advocacy on routine matters and attend court hearings as required.
Deliver training to internal teams on legal and regulatory housing requirements.
Manage a busy caseload, ensuring deadlines and performance targets are consistently met.
About you
Strong advocacy and legal drafting capabilities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage and prioritise a varied and high-volume caseload
High attention to detail and accuracy in legal documentation
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team
Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines under pressure
Demonstrable knowledge of housing law, litigation procedures, and court processes
We are committed to ensuring you have the best career here at Sage. As well as regular support and guidance from your manager you can expect to receive a variety of learning and development opportunities to support you as you grow within our business. This includes internally and externally delivered development programmes and opportunities to study for professional accreditations and qualifications.
Culture and benefits:
At Sage Homes, we want to empower diverse, ambitious people to thrive. We are fast-paced and inclusive, and encourage our people to use their passion, curiosity and inventiveness to help us create safe places for our customers to flourish.
To make sure our colleagues feel welcome and cared for, we provide a suite of excellent benefits, including:
25 days holiday, and an additional day for every year's service (up to five years)
Annual discretionary bonus scheme
A health cash plan, with financial support for a range of options including physiotherapy, opticians, dental and private online GP sessions
Study support package, helping you achieve your personal and professional development ambitions
Workplace Pension - matching personal contributions up to 5%
Cycle to Work scheme, helping you save up to 40% on a new bike and accessories
Electric car scheme, enabling you to rent a brand-new electric car at low-cost payments
Wellbeing support through MyndUp
Two days' paid volunteering leave a year, allowing you to support causes you care about
Charity fundraising support, with match-funding up to £1,000 for good causes
We believe that investing in our people is key to our success. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance, ensuring you feel valued and empowered to make a difference every day.
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