Housing and Litigation Lawyer

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the legal services sector is seeking a Housing Litigation Lawyer to join their dynamic team in East London. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage a diverse caseload while providing strategic legal advice to Councils and Members. You'll be part of a collaborative environment focused on professional development and growth, with responsibilities that include supervising junior staff and supporting innovative projects. If you are passionate about making a difference in local governance and legal services, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Be a practising solicitor, barrister, or legal executive with a practising certificate.
• Demonstrate competence in people management and service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of legal work, acting as a subject expert.
• Support strategic projects and supervise junior team members.
• Provide legal advice to partner Councils for decision-making.

Skills

Civil Litigation

Housing Law

Corporate Law

People Management

Legal Advice

Education

Solicitor Qualification

Barrister Qualification

Legal Executive Qualification

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Location: Based in East London, potentially in other Boroughs as required.

- Contract Type: Temporary

- Start Date: 30/09

- End Date: 29/12

- Working Pattern: Full Time, 36 Hours per week

About Our Client:

Our client is a London Borough Council seeking support in the legal services industry. They are committed to providing strategic legal advice and solutions to Councils, Members, and Officers to achieve their goals. As a shared back-office support service, they deliver high-quality legal work across disciplines such as civil litigation, housing, and corporate issues, across multiple sites and organizations.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Collaborative and supportive work environment

Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of legal work, acting as a subject expert with support from a Senior or Principal Lawyer.
• Notify the Senior Lawyer of high-risk matters and assist other teams when requested.
• Support strategic projects and teams to focus on innovative and commercial solutions.
• Supervise junior team members, including trainees and support staff.
• Carry out advocacy on own caseload and attend meetings to provide legal and governance advice.
• Produce or comment on reports for Council meetings and decision-making processes.
• Work some evenings, weekends, and public holidays as needed to meet service requirements.
• Provide legal advice to partner Councils to support proper decision-making.
• Be a practising solicitor, barrister, or legal executive with a practising certificate.
• Demonstrate competence in people management, leadership, service improvement, and managing change.
• Have strong knowledge and experience in civil litigation, housing, and corporate issues.
• Understand local government functions, agendas, and the legal, financial, and political context.
• Possess knowledge of local government powers, duties, procurement, planning, or development.

How to Apply:

If you are a Housing Litigation Lawyer seeking an impactful opportunity, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your experience and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Note: Due to high volume, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Additional Notes: The role may include additional tasks as deemed appropriate. Our client promotes equality and diversity and expects all employees to support this. Adherence to health and safety and risk management is required.

We are an inclusive employer committed to accessible recruitment. If you need reasonable adjustments, please let us know. Adecco acts as an employment agency and employer for temporary and permanent roles, respectively, and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.