Housing Litigation Lawyer

Service Care Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Housing Litigation Lawyer for a locum position in East London. The role involves managing a diverse caseload and providing legal advice on housing litigation issues. Candidates must be qualified solicitors with at least 3 years' experience. Competitive hourly rates apply, with a supportive environment in local authority.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Experience in complex possession, housing judicial review, or anti-social behaviour injunctions is essential.
• Previous local authority experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and progress a caseload of litigation matters efficiently.
• Provide expert legal advice on housing and public law litigation.
• Represent the Council in court and at tribunals.
• Draft and prepare legal documentation including pleadings and injunctions.

Skills

Strong advocacy

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Excellent organisational skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Overview

Service Care Legal are seeking a skilled and motivated Housing Litigation Lawyer to join their legal department on a locum basis. This role offers the opportunity to handle a diverse and challenging caseload within a supportive local authority environment.

Role

Housing Litigation Lawyer

Location

East London

Rate

£40-£45 per hour umbrella; £39.76 PAYE inc. holiday pay; £35.48 exc. holiday pay

Contract

36 hours per week, 3 month ongoing contract

Responsibilities

• Manage and progress a caseload of litigation matters, ensuring cases are handled efficiently and to a high standard.
• Provide expert legal advice to internal departments and stakeholders on housing and public law litigation issues.
• Represent the Council in court and at tribunals where required.
• Draft, review, and prepare legal documentation including pleadings, injunctions, and judicial review responses.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure best practice and high-quality service delivery.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive.
• Minimum of 3 years\' post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Demonstrable experience in at least one of the following areas: complex possession, housing judicial review, access, or anti-social behaviour injunctions.
• Strong advocacy, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a demanding caseload.
• Previous local authority experience is desirable but not essential.

How to apply

If this Housing Litigation lawyer position sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on (phone number removed), or email (url removed). We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.