Housing Litigation Lawyer

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Holiday Pay

Pay Awards

Hybrid working

Job summary

Service Care Solutions Ltd in Stockport is recruiting an experienced Housing Litigation Lawyer to join the Legal Services team on a permanent, hybrid basis. The role focuses on housing disrepair and broader housing matters, with a varied caseload and opportunities to develop expertise.

You will advise and represent the council in litigation, manage multiple complex cases, and collaborate with internal departments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' PQE.
• Current practising certificate.
• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of CILEX with litigation rights.
• Strong experience in litigation and advocacy.
• Experience in housing litigation, particularly housing disrepair is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality legal advice across a varied housing caseload.
• Handle housing disrepair litigation and related matters.
• Advocacy and representation for internal council departments and stakeholders.
• Manage a busy caseload from instruction through to resolution.

Skills

Litigation experience

Advocacy

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Solicitor/Barrister/CILEX Fellow

Job description

Service Care Solutions is working with a local authority in Stockport to recruit an experienced Housing Litigation Lawyer to join their established and growing Legal Services team on a permanent basis . This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigator to join a supportive and collaborative local authority legal team, handling a varied caseload predominantly focused on housing disrepair , with opportunities to develop experience across wider housing-related matters.

Location: Stockport – Hybrid Working

Salary: £45,091 – £51,356 per annum + additional benefits and pay award pending

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Hybrid – minimum of 2 days per week in the office

Interview Type: In person

Responsibilities as a Housing Litigation Lawyer:

As a Housing Litigation Lawyer, you will provide high-quality legal advice and representation across a varied housing caseload. Work will predominantly involve housing disrepair litigation, with scope to develop your expertise in areas including: Housing disrepair claims and litigation, General housing-related legal advice, Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB), Homelessness, Housing allocations, Advocacy and representation, Advising internal council departments and stakeholders. Managing a busy and varied caseload from instruction through to resolution

About you as a Housing Litigation Lawyer:

• A minimum of 5 years' PQE
• A current practising certificate
• Qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX with litigation rights
• Strong experience in litigation and advocacy
• Experience of housing litigation, particularly housing disrepair, is desirable
• Excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure
• A collaborative and positive approach to working

Benefits:

• Pension scheme
• Holiday Pay
• Pay Awards
• Hybrid working