Locum Housing Disrepair Solicitor – Midlands – 3 months + – Predominantly Remote Working – Up to £65 per hour (Umbrella)
Venn group’s specialist legal team are currently recruiting for an experienced Housing Disrepair Solicitor to join a reputable local authority in the Midlands.
The successful candidate will join the team on an initial 3-month locum contract. The role offers predominantly remote working, with some office attendance desirable but not essential, and flexibility for both full-time and part-time arrangements.
Rate: Up to £65 per hour (Umbrella)
Area of Law: Housing
Ideal Candidate Requirements
The ideal candidate will be a Qualified Solicitor with strong housing litigation experience, with a focus on disrepair matters. Previous Local Authority or wider Public Sector experience is highly desirable
Duties and responsibilities for this post may include:
- Managing a high-volume caseload of housing disrepair claims
- Providing legal advice and guidance to officers, senior stakeholders and client departments
- Negotiating settlements and progressing matters efficiently
- Instructing Counsel where required
- Drafting pleadings, agreements and other legal documentation
- Working closely with surveyors, contractors and internal teams to resolve disrepair matters
- Advising on legal and procedural developments in housing law
- Maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Job reference: J98392
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.
Locum Housing Disrepair Solicitor – Midlands – 3 months + – Predominantly Remote Working – Up to £65 per hour (Umbrella)
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Locum Housing Disrepair Solicitor employer: Venn Group
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