Housing Lawyer
Posted 1 week ago by Service Care Solutions
£60 Per hour
Undetermined
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Housing Lawyer role involves managing a full caseload of Housing Litigation matters for an East London-based Housing Association. The position requires expertise in handling complex cases, including drafting and advocacy, with a focus on issues such as rent possessions and housing disrepair. The role offers hybrid working arrangements, allowing for 1 or 2 days per week in the office. Candidates must be qualified legal professionals with relevant experience in housing law.
Key Responsibilities:
- Independently manage a full caseload of Housing Litigation matters through to completion.
- Handle cases including rent possessions, anti-social behaviour injunctions, housing disrepair, and homelessness.
- Demonstrate experience in drafting and advocacy related to housing law.
Key Skills:
- Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Barrister with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE.
- Experience in progressing disrepair and housing prosecutions work.
- Working experience at a public sector authority, preferably with local authorities or social landlords.
Salary (Rate): £60.00/hr
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Legal
Service Care Legal are currently recruiting on behalf of an East London-based Housing Association who are seeking a Housing Lawyer to assist the team with Housing Law matters. Please find below further details with regards to this role. Please note that this role would be hybrid working (1 or 2 days per week in the office)
The Role of the Housing Lawyer
- To independently manage a full caseload of Housing Litigation matters through to completion
- Matters will include rent possessions, anti-social behaviour injunctions, housing disrepair and homelessness
- Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate experience of handling a complex caseload of this nature including drafting and advocacy
The Person
- A qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE
- Previous experience of progressing disrepair and housing prosecutions work would be essential
- Working experience at a public sector authority would also be highly beneficial for this role
- Experience of working for a local authority or social landlord in this context
The Benefits
- Weekly payroll
- Flexible working arrangements