Housing/Property Litigation Lawyer 1+

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier housing firm is seeking a legal professional to manage a diverse caseload related to housing law and property litigation. The candidate will be responsible for handling injunctions, possession, and disrepair cases as well as offering compliance advice. Ideal candidates will have experience with the Equality Act and housing benefit issues.

Qualifications

• Experience advising housing/care providers is advantageous.
• Knowledge of policy advice and tenancy agreements is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload including injunctions, possession, and disrepair.
• Draft tenancy agreements and provide policy advice.
• Handle cases before the FTT.

Skills

Advising on compliance with Equality Act 2010

Advising on CQC Regulations

Housing benefit determinations

Issues pertaining to adult safeguarding

Mental capacity issues

Job description

Rare opening at this premier housing firm who act for Registered Providers, local authorities, and private landlords on all aspects of housing, leasehold management, and property litigation matters. You will manage a varied caseload including injunctions, possession, disrepair, cases before the FTT, and non-contentious matters such as policy advice and drafting tenancy agreements. Any experience of advising housing/care providers on matters such as compliance with the Equality Act 2010, CQC Regulations, housing benefit determinations, and issues pertaining to adult safeguarding and mental capacity would be advantageous.