Housing Disrepair Locum

Venn Group - Leeds; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A Manchester-based legal firm is seeking an experienced Housing Disrepair Solicitor to support their team on a locum basis. This role offers a fully remote working arrangement with a preference for office attendance. Responsibilities include advising tenants on their rights, managing disrepair claims, drafting legal correspondence, and negotiating settlements. Ideal candidates should have significant experience in housing legislation and claims management. Competitive hourly rates dependent on experience will be offered.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Competitive hourly rate

Qualifications

• Experience as a Housing Disrepair Solicitor with knowledge of housing legislation.
• Ability to manage claims from start to finish.
• Familiarity with issuing and progressing court proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Advise tenants on their rights and obligations under housing law.
• Manage disrepair claims effectively.
• Draft necessary legal correspondence and documents.
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients.

Skills

Advising tenants on housing legislation

Managing housing disrepair claims

Drafting legal documents

Negotiating settlements

Job description

Job Title: Housing Disrepair Solicitor
Location: North
Contract Type: Locum / Temporary
Start Date: ASAP

Overview

We are working with a Manchester-based organisation seeking an experienced Housing Disrepair Solicitor to support their team on a locum basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising tenants on statutory and contractual repairing obligations under housing legislation.
• Managing housing disrepair claims from initial instruction through to settlement or trial.
• Drafting and responding to pre‑action correspondence in compliance with relevant protocols.
• Instructing experts and analysing surveyor and medical evidence.
• Issuing and progressing court proceedings, including drafting pleadings and schedules of loss.
• Negotiating settlements and advising on damages, injunctions, and enforcement of repair works.
• Liaising with landlords, local authorities, housing associations, and counsel.

Working Arrangement

• Fully Remote
• Office attendance preferable

Rate

• Competitive hourly rate (dependent on experience)

Please apply with your updated CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.