Housing Solicitor

Service Care Legal; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded Local Authority is seeking an experienced Housing Solicitor to join their in-house legal team in Southampton. This hybrid role offers a rewarding caseload focusing on public sector housing matters, including defending disrepair claims. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with strong litigation skills and an interest in making a local impact. Flexible hours and weekly pay included.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Experience in housing disrepair law is essential.
• Strong litigation skills necessary.
• Public sector experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and represent the council for public sector housing matters.
• Defend disrepair claims and handle liability assessment.
• Draft legal documents and deal with disclosure.

Skills

Litigation skills

Housing disrepair law

Education

Qualified Solicitor (or equivalent)

Job description

Service Care Solutions is working in partnership with a well-regarded Local Authority, based in Southampton, who are seeking an experienced Housing Solicitor to join their in-house legal team. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful public sector work, offering a rewarding caseload and the chance to make a real impact on the local community.

Role: Housing Solicitor
Location: Southampton – hybrid
Umbrella Rate: £45 - £50ph
PAYE Inc Rate: £39.75 - £44.10ph
Contract Length: 3 months ongoing

The Role:

Provide advice and represent the council for public sector housing matters.
Focus on defending disrepair claims.
Handle the assessment on liability, quantum and causation, deal with disclosure, instruct experts and draft legal documents.

About You:

Qualified Solicitor (or equivalent) with experience in housing disrepair law.
Strong litigation skills, with the ability to manage cases from instruction through to conclusion.
Previous local authority or public sector experience is desirable but not essential.

Benefits:

Weekly pay – the rate offered will depend on experience and interview performance.
Hybrid working.
Flexible hours.

If this Housing Solicitor role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes.