Lawyer - Housing

London Borough of Camden; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in London seeks a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives to join its Legal Services team. You will address critical legal issues, engage with senior staff, and manage a varied caseload. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of local government law, exceptional communication skills, and experience in preparing complex legal cases. A commitment to social justice is essential, alongside a proactive and collaborative approach. This position offers a salary of £55,581 - £63,438 and benefits like flexible working and annual leave.

Benefits

Flexible working

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Family leave and loan schemes

Responsibilities

• Engage with senior officers to offer high-quality legal services.
• Manage a personal caseload, including high-profile cases.
• Provide high-level advice and lead on challenging cases.

Skills

Knowledge of the Housing Act 1996

Anti-social behaviour powers

Building Safety Act compliance

Excellent communication skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives

Job description

Salary : £55,581 - £63,438

Grade : Level 5 Zone 1

Location : 5 Pancras Square N1C 4AG

Contract Type : Permanent

Hours : 36 Hours

Closing Date : Saturday 31 January 2026, 23 : 55

Interviews : Tuesday 24 February and Tuesday 3 March 2026

About Camden

Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.

What You’ll Be Doing

Join Camden's dynamic Legal Services team, where you’ll play a critical role in breaking down barriers while embracing a risk-aware approach. You'll engage with senior officers and Members to offer high-quality legal services, with a focus on social justice. Collaborate closely with various service directorates to ensure efficient delivery of Council priorities, all while managing a personal caseload that includes high-profile and complex cases. Become a trusted advisor, advocate, and problem solver as you contribute to Camden's vision of innovative, responsive legal solutions.

We are particularly seeking lawyers with knowledge in the following areas:

• Part 6 and Part 7 Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, Homelessness and Allocations law and related s204 Appeals and Judicial review challenges;
• Anti-social behaviour powers and practice; to include injunctions, PSPOs, CPNs, Closure orders and Possession proceedings;
• Building Safety Act / Fire Safety Act and other related legislation and requirements in relation to local authority building safety and regulatory compliance.

All About You

To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk / our-stories'.

We’re looking for a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives able to practice in England. You should possess a robust understanding of local government law and have hands‑on experience in preparing cases and drafting legal documents. Your professional confidence will shine through as you lead on challenging cases and provide high‑level advice. With excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit, you’re ready to engage with our clients and stakeholders. Your proactive nature and creative mindset will help shape the future of legal services in Camden.

To view the Job Profile, please copy and paste the below URL into your browser:

http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11565983/file/document?inline

What We Offer

At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know that a work‑life balance is extremely important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme.

Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' for more details.

Inclusion and Diversity

We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neuro‑diverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.

To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity

Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.

Asking for Adjustments

Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier‑free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neuro‑diverse people or people with long‑term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at [e-mail] or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.