Lawyer

Triumph Consultants Ltd; Greater London; Ibrido; GBP 33.000 - 51.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Triumph Consultants Ltd. seeks an experienced Housing & Litigation Lawyer to join the Local Authority’s Legal Services on an interim basis in London.

Manage a varied caseload across housing litigation, enforcement and advisory matters, providing practical legal support to officers and members. You will oversee proceedings from start to finish, deliver clear legal advice, and represent the authority in courts and tribunals, with a forward-thinking team and flexible hybrid working (approx.

Competenze

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with housing litigation experience.
• Proven advocacy skills and confidence in courts/tribunals.
• Strong drafting and negotiation abilities for complex cases.
• Autonomous, able to manage varied caseload in fast-paced setting.
• Excellent communication for practical legal advice to officers and members.
• Experience in local authority or public sector legal environment.
• Knowledge of private sector housing enforcement.
• Experience delivering training or briefing sessions.

Mansioni

• Manage a varied caseload of housing matters including possession proceedings and enforcement.
• Draft pleadings, take instructions, issue proceedings and instruct counsel.
• Advise officers, managers and members on housing matters with practical solutions.
• Represent the authority in Magistrates’ Court, County Court, High Court and tribunals.
• Negotiate with government departments, public authorities and stakeholders.
• Interpret legislation and inform colleagues of legal developments.
• Contribute to policy development and attend committees and working groups.
• Supervise and support junior legal staff where appropriate.

Conoscenze

Housing litigation

Advocacy

Drafting

Negotiation

Public sector experience

Strumenti

Case management software

Descrizione del lavoro

Location: London (Hybrid – approx. 2 days per week on site)

Ref: 8116

Rate: £24.01 to £37.25 per hour PAYE

Contract: 6 months

Working Pattern: 35 hours per week

Hybrid Working: Flexible hybrid working available

The Role

We are supporting a respected local authority seeking an experienced Housing & Litigation Lawyer to join its Legal Services team on an interim basis. You will manage a varied and high?profile caseload across housing litigation, enforcement and advisory matters, providing clear, practical legal support to officers and members.

This role offers the opportunity to undertake meaningful work that directly impacts local communities, working within a supportive, forward?thinking legal team.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a varied caseload of housing matters, including possession proceedings, disrepair claims, debt recovery, anti?social behaviour and housing enforcement.

Conduct cases from initiation to conclusion, including drafting pleadings, taking instructions, issuing proceedings, preparing statements and instructing counsel.

Provide clear, practical legal advice to officers, managers and members on all matters arising from housing functions.

Represent the authority as advocate before the Magistrates’ Court, County Court, High Court and relevant tribunals.

Negotiate effectively with external stakeholders including government departments, public authorities, solicitors and members of the public.

Interpret, analyse and advise on new and existing legislation, ensuring colleagues are informed of legal developments.

Contribute to policy development, drafting reports and attending committees, case conferences and working groups as required.

Supervise and support junior legal and professional staff where appropriate.

You Will Need (Essential Requirements)

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with strong housing litigation experience.

Proven advocacy skills and confidence representing clients in courts and tribunals.

Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage complex and sensitive cases.

Ability to work autonomously, prioritise effectively and handle a varied caseload in a fast?paced environment.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, practical and solution?focused legal advice.

Experience working within a local authority or public sector legal environment.

Knowledge of private sector housing enforcement.

Experience delivering training or briefing sessions to officers or members.

Familiarity with digital case management systems and modern legal processes.