Housing & General Litigation Solicitor – Local Authority

Shared Services Partnership; Greater London; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Disability Confident Employer

Job summary

Westminster City Council's Bi-Borough Legal Services Department is seeking a qualified solicitor/barrister/CILEx to provide expert housing law guidance and handling duties for the local authority. You will advise on housing-related legislation, tenancy management, homelessness, and regulatory matters, including potential court advocacy.

You will join the Housing and General Litigation Team, handling routine and complex cases while striving for cost-effective, customer-focused services within a

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of CILEx with knowledge of housing law and related legislation and case law.
• Experience advising on local authority duties and powers in housing and related areas.
• Willingness to develop further in Local Government law.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, procedural and technical legal guidance including tenancy management, homelessness and civil litigation.
• Undertake routine and more complex cases, including high-profile and financially weighted matters.
• Deliver cost effective, customer focused services within a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Housing law

Civil litigation

Leasehold

Regulatory matters

Tenant management

Education

Qualified Solicitor/Barrister/CILEx

Job description

Westminster City Council's Bi-Borough Legal Services Department is seeking a qualified solicitor/barrister/CILEx to provide expert housing law guidance and handling duties for the local authority. You will advise on housing-related legislation, tenancy management, homelessness, and regulatory matters, including potential court advocacy.

You will join the Housing and General Litigation Team, handling routine and complex cases while striving for cost-effective, customer-focused services within a