Housing Solicitor
Posted 6 days ago by Service Care Solutions
£60 Per hour
Undetermined
Hybrid
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Housing Solicitor role involves advising and representing a housing association in East London on various landlord and tenant matters. The position requires managing a diverse caseload with autonomy, including issues such as possession claims and disrepair. This is a hybrid role, necessitating office attendance two days a week while allowing for remote work. The solicitor will report to the General Counsel and support junior team members as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Handling a full caseload of housing matters including possession/rent arrears, unlawful occupation, anti-social behaviour, failed succession, disrepair claims, and tenancy fraud
- Drafting and reviewing tenancy agreements and leases
- Advising on shared ownership and leasehold disputes
- Preparing legal documents and advocating in court/tribunals
- Supporting junior legal staff where required
- Staying current with housing legislation and relevant case law
Key Skills:
- A qualified solicitor with at least 2 years’ experience in housing law
- Proven ability to manage a busy and varied caseload
- Strong knowledge of housing legislation, tenancy law, and civil procedure
Salary (Rate): £60.00/hr
City: Greater London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Service Care Legal are working alongside a housing association based in East London who are seeking a Housing Solicitor to join their team on a contract basis. Please find below further details about this position. Please note that this would require office attendance 2 days per week.
The Role
As a Housing Solicitor , you'll play a pivotal role in advising and representing the organisation on a range of landlord and tenant matters. From possession claims and disrepair to tenancy fraud and leasehold breaches, you'll be managing a busy, varied caseload with autonomy and confidence. This is a hybrid position, offering the flexibility to balance office and remote work. You’ll report directly to the General Counsel and Head of Governance , with the opportunity to also support junior team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Handling a full caseload of housing matters including:
- Possession/rent arrears
- Unlawful occupation
- Anti-social behaviour
- Failed succession
- Disrepair claims
- Tenancy fraud
- Drafting and reviewing tenancy agreements and leases
- Advising on shared ownership and leasehold disputes
- Preparing legal documents and advocating in court/tribunals
- Supporting junior legal staff where required
- Staying current with housing legislation and relevant case law
The Person
A qualified solicitor with at least 2 years’ experience in housing law Proven ability to manage a busy and varied caseload Strong knowledge of housing legislation, tenancy law, and civil procedure