Housing Solicitor

NEWHAM COMMUNITY LAW PROJECT LIMITED; East Ham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NEWHAM COMMUNITY LAW PROJECT LIMITED is seeking an experienced housing solicitor to help launch our housing services in the Autumn of 2026. You must be at least 2 years post-qualification and will join our newly established organisation with a strong commitment to social justice.

This is a unique opportunity to shape a community-based legal practice from the outset as we apply for Legal Aid contracts and work towards joining the Law Centres Network, supporting renters' rights and tackling

Qualifications

• At least 2 years post-qualification experience as a solicitor.
• Experience in housing law and homelessness decisions would be beneficial.

Job description

Newham Community Law Project is seeking an experienced housing solicitor with a strong commitment to social justice to join our newly established organisation as we launch our housing services in the Autumn of 2026. You must be at least 2 years post qualification.

This is a unique opportunity to help shape a community-based legal practice from the outset.

Over the coming months we will be applying for Legal Aid contracts and to become a member of the Law Centres Network.

We have grant income and plan to develop a renters rights project. Around 7,000 Newham households were living in temporary accommodation in late 2025 — the highest number in London. Approximately 38.5% of Newham households live in private rented accommodation. These factors create significant demand for legal assistance with unlawful eviction, homelessness decisions, suitability reviews, out-of-borough placements and challenges to prolonged or unsuitable temporary accommodation.

We have recently appointed a Director of Legal Services, who will line manage the housing lawyer. We also have one Immigration Solicitor and an Operations Manager.

For more details, please download the application pack.

Location

East Ham (with some remote working)

Hours

35 hours per week – we may consider part time working

Newham Community Law Project is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and particularly encourage applications from minoritised ethnic communities, disabled people, people with lived experience of the immigration system, and others who are underrepresented in the legal profession. Selection for appointment will be based solely on merit, skills and experience. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where dignity, respect and equality are central to our values. Reasonable adjustments will be made throughout the recruitment process and employment where required. We do ask members of staff to have a DBS check.