Housing Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; England; Hybrid; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established local authority client in England is seeking a full-time Housing Lawyer to manage a varied caseload focusing on housing disrepair matters. The ideal candidate will be a qualified legal professional with experience in housing litigation, capable of providing practical legal advice and representing the authority in court. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement and the chance to impact local housing standards positively.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to make a real difference

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Qualified candidate with substantial experience in housing disrepair litigation.
• Ability to manage a demanding caseload and adapt to new matters quickly.
• Strong understanding of housing litigation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Handle housing litigation matters from start to finish.
• Conduct advocacy in County Court and Magistrates’ Court.
• Provide legal advice and represent the authority in court.

Skills

Housing disrepair litigation

Advocacy in County and Magistrates’ Courts

Legal advice and drafting

Research skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives

Job description

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Up to £52,413 | Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid Working

We’re working with a well-established local authority client who is looking to appoint a full-time, permanent Housing Lawyer with substantial experience in housing disrepair litigation. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a pivotal role, making a tangible impact for local residents while working on a varied and challenging caseload.

The Role

You’ll be handling housing litigation matters from start to finish, with a particular focus on disrepair cases. Your work will span the full range of housing-related issues, including:

• High-value and routine disrepair claims
• Possession proceedings
• Injunctions, closure orders and enforcement actions
• Pre-litigation casework through to final hearings

Alongside this, you’ll provide clear, practical legal advice to colleagues and clients, support on policy matters, and represent the authority in County and Magistrates’ Courts when required.

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives
• Experienced in housing disrepair and local authority housing litigation
• Confident in conducting advocacy in both County Court and Magistrates’ Court
• Skilled in providing clear, concise legal advice with strong drafting and research skills
• Able to work independently, manage a demanding caseload, and adapt quickly to new matters

A strong understanding of the pre-action protocol for housing conditions claims and housing litigation procedures is essential

What’s on Offer

• Hybrid working (minimum two days a week in the office, plus court attendance as required)
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• The chance to make a real difference to housing standards and community wellbeing