Housing & Litigation Lawyer

Lambeth Council; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in London is seeking a Housing and Litigation Lawyer. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload in housing litigation, provide high-quality legal advice, and ensure compliance with relevant laws. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working conditions, and a generous benefits package including a welcome bonus and substantial annual leave.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlements

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and Development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of housing and local government law.
• Experience in court proceedings and instructing counsel.
• Ability to draft legal documents and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of contested housing litigation.
• Provide legal advice to the Council.
• Act in contested possession proceedings.

Skills

Knowledge of housing law

Court representation experience

Legal document drafting

Education

Legally qualified

Job description

Overview

Housing and Litigation Lawyer

PO3 to PO5 : £52,925 - £62,495 depending on experience pa (inclusive of £5000 Market Supplement)

In addition to the salary, we offer legally qualified new starters a £5,000 welcome bonus which is payable 50% after 6 months and 50% after 12 months in the role.

Hybrid working

About Us

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth.’ To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked on our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Borough

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an exciting, enriching and dynamic environment.

About the Team

This is a varied role, and the successful candidates will be expected to be part of a busy team carrying a challenging caseload. The successful candidate will be highly organised, proactive, flexible, able to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines. They will maintain quality assurance and performance standards in the service provided by their team to the Council.

About the Role

There are several posts available as the team is expanding and a successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of contested housing litigation and related legal advice, ensuring that the Council receives cost‑effective high‑quality advice and representation.

Housing Lawyer

The post covers claims brought under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, Environmental Health Act 1990, Defective Premises Act 1972, together with contractual claims from tenants and leaseholders including breach applications. Additionally, the successful candidate may be asked to act in contested possession proceedings including anti-social behaviour and injunctions, homelessness and judicial review.

The successful candidate will have a thorough up to date knowledge of housing and local government law. You will be experienced in representation in court proceedings and instructing counsel and have a good working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules. You will also have substantial experience in drafting legal documents and legal correspondence and giving specialist legal advice.

Qualifications and Requirements

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in the hyperlink below: Job Description and Person Specification

Contact Information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Gregory Carson ([e-mail]) or Gurpreet Singh ([e-mail])

How to Apply

If you're interested in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage and provide examples of experience in effectively managing a team, significant experience in the area of work with a thorough knowledge of housing and local authority law.

We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

Recruitment Timelines

Advert Close Date: 11:59 pm on Sunday 12th October 2025

Benefits

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.

We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.