Housing Solicitor

Service Care Legal are working with a well-established East London housing provider seeking an experienced Housing Solicitor to join its legal team on an initial 3-month contract, with a strong possibility of the role becoming permanent. This is an excellent opportunity for a housing law specialist to play a key role within a growing organisation managing a substantial portfolio of affordable and private rented homes across London.

Overview

• Role: Housing Solicitor
• Location: East London / hybrid
• Contract: Initial 3 months (possibility of going permanent)
• Rate: £55-60ph umbrella / £53.28ph PAYE inc. holiday / £47.54ph PAYE exc. holiday pay

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of landlord and tenant matters including possession proceedings, anti-social behaviour, tenancy fraud, unlawful occupation, disrepair claims, succession disputes and leasehold matters.
• Provide practical legal advice to stakeholders across the organisation, drafting and reviewing tenancy agreements, legal documentation and correspondence.
• Represent the organisation in court proceedings, tribunals and hearings, including matters before the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).
• Supervise a Paralegal and support the wider business with housing law queries and legal compliance.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate and a minimum of 5 years' PQE in housing law.
• Strong experience acting for landlords across contentious housing, possession, disrepair and leasehold matters.
• Confident advocate with excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work autonomously, manage a busy caseload and provide commercially focused legal advice.