Housing Lawyer

Service Care Solutions

London

Hybrid

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payroll

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

A leading legal consulting firm is seeking a dedicated Housing Lawyer to join their team in East London. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in Housing Law, with proven experience in managing litigation cases specifically related to housing. This position offers a hybrid working option and involves a full caseload of varied housing litigation matters. Successful candidates will thrive in a flexible working environment with a strong support network.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years’ PQE necessary.
Experience in disrepair and housing prosecutions is essential.
Public sector experience is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

Manage a full caseload of Housing Litigation matters.
Handle rent possessions, anti-social behaviour injunctions.
Drafting and advocacy in complex cases.

Skills

Housing Law

Litigation

Advocacy

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister

Job description

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Recruiting Legal Professionals across the South East of England

Service Care Legal are currently recruiting on behalf of an East London-based Housing Association who are seeking a Housing Lawyer to assist the team with Housing Law matters. Please find below further details with regards to this role.

Please note that this role would be hybrid working (1 or 2 days per week in the office)

The Role of the Housing Lawyer

To independently manage a full caseload of Housing Litigation matters through to completion
Matters will include rent possessions, anti-social behaviour injunctions, housing disrepair and homelessness
Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate experience of handling a complex caseload of this nature including drafting and advocacy

The Person

A qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE
Previous experience of progressing disrepair and housing prosecutions work would be essential
Working experience at a public sector authority would also be highly beneficial for this role
Experience of working for a local authority or social landlord in this context

The Benefits