Homelessness Lawyer
Posted 2 weeks ago by 1749618470
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
London
Summary: The role of Locum Homelessness Lawyer involves providing legal support to a Central London local authority, focusing on housing law matters. The position is temporary, with a contract length of at least three months and offers hybrid or remote working options. The successful candidate will manage a busy caseload and ensure compliance with housing legislation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advice and support on homelessness issues and temporary accommodation matters
- Dealing with possession claims, disrepair, and related housing litigation
- Drafting legal documents and liaising with client departments
- Ensuring compliance with relevant housing legislation and caselaw
Key Skills:
- Strong background in housing law, ideally within a local authority setting
- Ability to manage a full caseload with minimal supervision
- Familiarity with homelessness legislation and housing litigation procedures
Salary (Rate): £65 per hour Umbrella
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Legal
Locum Homelessness Lawyer – London Local Authority – Hybrid or Remote Working – £55–£65 per hour Umbrella – 3 Months+
Venn Group is currently partnering with a respected Central London-based local authority to recruit a Locum Homelessness Lawyer on a temporary basis.
Details:
- Job Title: Homelessness Lawyer
- Hourly Rate: £55–£65 per hour Umbrella
- Length of Contract: 3 months initially, with strong potential for extension
- Working Pattern: Full time
- Location: London Local Authority
- Hybrid Working: 2 days per week in-office preferred, though fully remote applicants will be considered
Duties/Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will join a supportive legal team and manage a busy caseload of housing law matters, likely to include:
- Advice and support on homelessness issues and temporary accommodation matters
- Dealing with possession claims, disrepair, and related housing litigation
- Drafting legal documents and liaising with client departments
- Ensuring compliance with relevant housing legislation and caselaw
Preferred Experience:
- Strong background in housing law, ideally within a local authority setting
- Ability to manage a full caseload with minimal supervision
- Familiarity with homelessness legislation and housing litigation procedures
If you are interested in this Homelessness Lawyer role with a local authority in London, please contact the London office on 07441 916 456, or email your CV to southeastlegal@venngroup.com and a member of our team will get back to you.
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 Homelessness Lawyer – London Local Authority – Hybrid or Remote Working – £55–£65 per hour Umbrella – 3 Months+