Senior Housing Lawyer

Senior Housing Lawyer

Posted 2 weeks ago by 1750940776

£65 Per hour
Inside
Remote
South West England

Summary: The Senior Housing Lawyer role involves providing legal advice and assistance to a local authority's Housing Service, focusing on Housing and Homelessness law. The position requires managing junior team members and conducting cases in various courts. This is a temporary role expected to last three months with the possibility of extension. The position primarily allows for remote work with occasional court attendance and team meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Advising and assisting the council's Housing Service in all aspects of Housing and Homelessness law
  • Conducting cases in the County Court and the Magistrates Court and can also involve High Court case work
  • Managing more junior members of the team

Key Skills:

  • Extensive knowledge of Housing and Homelessness law
  • Experience in conducting court cases
  • Ability to manage and mentor junior staff
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Salary (Rate): £65 hourly

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Legal

Detailed Description From Employer:

Senior Housing Lawyer

3 months and likely to extend

£60-65 umbrella

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Housing Lawyer to join a well-regarded local authority in the southwest region.

The role will include:

  • Advising and assisting the council's Housing Service in all aspects of Housing and Homelessness law
  • Conducting cases in the County Court and the Magistrates Court and can also involve High Court case work
  • Managing more junior members of the team

This position can offer mainly remote working aside from attendance at court. Some adhoc attendance in the office for team away days would be welcomed although not essential.

We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for short listing. Alternatively, should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Kiran Purewal in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.

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