At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage your own caseload and provide practical legal advice on homelessness and judicial review.
- Company: Join HB Public Law, a leading shared legal service in London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, local government pension, learning opportunities, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with exposure to diverse legal cases across four local authorities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in local communities while developing your legal career.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with litigation rights.
The predicted salary is between 46563 - 54843 £ per year.
HB Public Law is an innovative and ambitious shared legal service operated by and based in the London Borough of Harrow, providing legal support to the London Boroughs of Harrow, Barnet and Hounslow, together with Slough Borough Council. HB Public Law are looking to recruit a Lawyer or Senior Homelessness and Judicial Review Lawyer to join their highly regarded Housing and Civil Litigation Team. This is an exciting opportunity to undertake a varied and rewarding caseload across four local authorities, advising on matters that have a direct impact on local communities. Applications from newly qualified lawyers are welcome, as well as applications from those with experience in housing law or broader civil litigation.
Responsibilities of the Homelessness and Judicial Review Lawyer:
- The Homelessness and Judicial Review Lawyer will manage their own caseload and provide practical, solution-focused advice to clients.
- Strong knowledge of the following is required, along with the ability to provide clear, pragmatic advice on urgent and sensitive matters:
- Homelessness law
- Housing allocations
- Judicial review
- Depending on experience, the Homelessness and Judicial Review Lawyer will also support and mentor junior colleagues, contribute to training initiatives and help develop best practice across the team.
- The team undertakes a wide range of housing and civil litigation work, which the Homelessness and Judicial Review Lawyer may also be required to support with on occasion.
What the successful Homelessness and Judicial Review Lawyer will need:
- A qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX) with litigation practising rights, or soon to qualify
- Experienced in dealing with matters under Parts 6 and 7 of the Housing Act 1996 and judicial review proceedings
- Able to provide practical and commercially focused legal advice
- Comfortable managing your own caseload and prioritising competing demands
- A strong communicator with excellent client care skills
We welcome applications from:
- Local authority housing lawyers
- Housing association lawyers
- Private practice housing litigators
- Civil litigators interested in developing a housing law specialism
- Newly qualified lawyers with relevant training or pupillage experience
Why Join HB Public Law?
This is an opportunity to develop your career within a supportive, friendly and highly experienced team that values collaboration, learning and professional development. Working across four local authorities provides exposure to a breadth of work rarely available within a single organisation, allowing you to develop a wide range of expertise and gain experience of complex and challenging cases. HB Public Law are committed to supporting lawyers' development and have a strong track record of helping people progress throughout their careers.
In addition, HB Public Law offer:
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Excellent learning and development opportunities
- Cycle Scheme
- Green Car Benefit Scheme
- Civil Service Sports Council membership
- Staff discounts and wellbeing support initiatives
Working Arrangements
HB Public Law operate from a hybrid office and lawyers typically attend the office two days per week, together with any required court attendance and client meetings (where these are not held remotely).
Apply Now
If you are looking for high-quality housing and litigation work, genuine career progression and the opportunity to make a difference across four local authorities, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our dedicated HB Public Law microsite for more information.
For an informal discussion about the Homelessness and Judicial Review Lawyer role, please contact Elleyn Hewitt or Zofia Slater in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion about this role.
Please note that, should you be successful, the official role title for this position will be either 'Lawyer' or 'Senior Lawyer - Housing and Civil Litigation Team'.
Closing Date: 30th September 2026
Proposed interview dates: 12th/14th/19th October 2026
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Homelessness And Judicial Review Lawyer employer: HB Public Law
HB Public Law is an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and collaborative work environment, ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the community. With a commitment to professional development and a diverse caseload across four local authorities, employees benefit from excellent learning opportunities, a strong pension scheme, and wellbeing initiatives, all while enjoying a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance. Join us to advance your career in a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality legal services.
