At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage a diverse caseload in housing law and provide expert legal advice.
- Company: A busy local authority in East London with a focus on legal governance.
- Benefits: Competitive rate of £55 per hour, hybrid working, and potential contract extension.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the community while advancing your legal career.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor or barrister with significant housing law experience.
Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in East London, are looking for an experienced Housing Litigation Lawyer to join their team and play a crucial role in theirlegal & governance.
Position
Property Lawyer
Rate
£55 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract
Temp (Jan 2027) Possible Extension + Hybrid
Job Purpose
As an interim Senior Housing Lawyer, you will play a vital role in ensuring effective risk management and compliance by supervising this significant caseload, which includes:
- Disrepair claims
- Homelessness Judicial Reviews
- Possession proceedings
Job Responsibilities
- Case Management & Supervision: Managing a caseload of routine and non-routine legal matters, with a focus on supervising affected housing matters to ensure compliance and timely progression.
- Expert Advice: Providing clear, consistent, and accurate legal advice to clients across the Council, particularly within Housing Services.
- Documentation: Drafting complex reports and legal documentation.
Job Requirements
- Qualified solicitor or barrister (Supreme Court of England and Wales/English Bar) or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives.
- Significant experience in Housing law relevant to local authority services.
- Experience of undertaking a caseload of complex legal matters, specifically including the matters listed above (disrepair, homelessness JRs, possession).
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Housing Litigation Lawyer employer: Tempting Recruitment
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