Housing and Civil Litigation Lawyer

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; Harrow; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Excellent learning and development

Cycle Scheme

Green Car Benefit Scheme

Civil Service Sports Council

Staff discounts and wellbeing support

Job summary

HB Public Law, based in the London Borough of Harrow, is recruiting a Housing and Civil Litigation Lawyer/Senior Lawyer to handle a varied caseload across four local authorities. The team provides strategic public sector housing and civil litigation services and offers opportunities for advocacy where appropriate.

Ideal candidates include local government housing lawyers, housing association lawyers, or private practice litigators seeking a housing law specialism.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEX with litigation rights or soon to qualify.
• Experience in housing law, homelessness, disrepair, anti-social behaviour, judicial review, debt recovery and/or civil litigation.
• Able to provide practical and commercially focused legal advice.
• Comfortable managing your own caseload and prioritising competing demands; strong client care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload in housing and civil litigation across four local authorities.
• Provide practical, solution-focused advice to clients.
• Handle possession proceedings and general housing advice.
• Advise on homelessness, anti-social behaviour, and housing disrepair issues.

Skills

Qualified solicitor/barrister/CILEX

Housing/civil litigation experience

Legal advice

Caseload management

Strong communicator

Client care skills

Job description

Housing and Civil Litigation Lawyer

HB Public Law

Roles Available at Lawyer and Senior Lawyer Level

Lawyer Salary Banding: £46,563 - £54,843

Senior Lawyer Salary Banding: £54,810 - £62,349

Join One of London's Leading Shared Legal Practices

HB Public Law is an innovative and ambitious shared legal service operated by and based in the London Borough of Harrow and providing legal support to the London Boroughs of Harrow, Barnet and Hounslow, together with Slough Borough Council.

HB Public Law are looking to recruit a Lawyer or Senior Lawyer to join their highly regarded Housing and Civil Litigation Team. This is an exciting opportunity to undertake a varied and rewarding caseload across four local authorities, advising on matters that have a direct impact on local communities.

Applications from newly qualified lawyers are welcome, as well as applications from those with experience in housing law or broader civil litigation.

Whether you are currently working in local government, private practice, a housing association, or another relevant environment, we would be keen to hear from you.

Responsibilities of the Housing and Civil Litigation Lawyer:

The Housing and Civil Litigation Lawyer will manage a diverse caseload of matters and provide practical, solution-focused advice to our clients.

The team's work includes:

• Possession proceedings and general housing advice
• Homelessness advice and challenges
• Anti-social behaviour injunctions
• Housing disrepair claims
• Judicial review proceedings
• Debt recovery
• Civil litigation
• Commercial property litigation and related disputes
• Advising on client policies and procedures

The Housing and Civil Litigation Lawyer will work closely with officers and senior management across our client authorities and will have opportunities to undertake advocacy where appropriate.

Depending on experience, the lawyer will also support and mentor junior colleagues, contribute to training initiatives and help develop best practice across the team.

What the successful Housing and Civil Litigation Lawyer will need:

We are looking for individuals who are motivated, collaborative and committed to delivering high-quality legal services.

• A qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX) with litigation practising rights, or soon to qualify
• Experienced in one or more of housing law, homelessness, disrepair, anti-social behaviour, judicial review, debt recovery and/or civil litigation
• Able to provide practical and commercially focused legal advice
• Comfortable managing your own caseload and prioritising competing demandsA strong communicator with excellent client care skills

We welcome applications from:

• Local authority housing lawyers
• Housing association lawyers
• Private practice housing litigators
• Civil litigators interested in developing a housing law specialism
• Newly qualified lawyers with relevant training or pupillage experience

Why Join HB Public Law?

This is an opportunity to develop your career within a supportive, friendly and highly experienced team that values collaboration, learning and professional development.

Working across four local authorities provides exposure to a breadth of work rarely available within a single organisation, allowing you to develop a wide range of expertise and gain experience of complex and challenging cases.

HB Public Law are committed to supporting lawyers' development and have a strong track record of helping people progress throughout their careers.

In addition, HB Public Law offer:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• Cycle Scheme
• Green Car Benefit Scheme
• Civil Service Sports Council membership
• Staff discounts and wellbeing support initiatives

Working Arrangements

HB Public Law operate from a hybrid office and lawyers typically attend the office two days per week, together with any required court attendance and client meetings (where these are not held remotely).

Please note that, should you be successful, the official role title for this position will be either 'Lawyer' or 'Senior Lawyer - Housing and Civil Litigation Team'.

Closing Date: 30th September 2026

Proposed interview dates: 12th/14th/19th October 2026