Lawyer – Housing and Litigation

LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY; London Borough of Bromley; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Prime location

Career development

Public service impact

Job summary

The London Borough of Bromley is seeking a talented Housing and Litigation Lawyer to join our established in-house legal team. You will manage housing, homelessness and public law matters, delivering high-quality legal advice to support Council services and residents.

We offer hybrid working, a flexible environment, opportunities to develop advocacy and litigation skills, and a focus on public service impact within a forward-thinking local authority.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a varied caseload of housing litigation, homelessness and related public law matters.
• Ability to provide clear, practical advice to officers and elected Members.
• Strong advocacy, case management and drafting skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work to deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management with officers, managers and Members.
• Collaborative, proactive approach with commitment to public service.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of housing litigation, homelessness and related public law matters, with increasing responsibility.
• Provide clear and practical legal advice to officers and elected Members.
• Support the Council in delivering effective housing services and positive outcomes for residents.
• Undertake advocacy where appropriate and work closely with counsel and external stakeholders.
• Support a range of litigation, regulatory and enforcement matters across the Council's services.
• Work collaboratively to deliver practical, customer-focused legal solutions and support modernisation.

Skills

Housing litigation

Homelessness law

Advocacy

Case management

Drafting skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Qualified solicitor

Barrister

Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Permanent, full - time
Civic Centre, Bromley / Hybrid Working

The London Borough of Bromley is seeking a talented and motivated Housing and Litigation Lawyer to join our established in-house legal service.

This is an exciting opportunity for a lawyer with housing litigation experience to join a forward-thinking legal service delivering high-quality legal advice across a diverse range of housing, homelessness and public law matters. You will work closely with client departments, senior officers and elected Members to support the delivery of key Council services and priorities.

You will manage a varied and complex caseload of housing litigation, homelessness and public law matters, providing high-quality legal advice that directly supports the Council's services, residents and communities.

If you are looking for a role where you can develop your expertise, undertake advocacy, work closely with senior officers and elected Members, and make a tangible impact through public service, we would like to hear from you.

Why Bromley?

• Hybrid & flexible working – Flexible arrangements that support work-life balance.
• Prime location and excellent working environment – Modern offices opposite Bromley South station.
• Ambitious Council – Be part of our Transforming Bromley agenda, delivering high-quality services to residents.
• High quality work – Work on a diverse range of housing litigation, homelessness and public law matters that have a direct impact on residents and support the Council's objectives.
• Career Development – Benefit from structured support, mentoring and excellent opportunities to develop your advocacy, advisory and litigation skills within a highly regarded local authority legal team
• Meaningful public service – Deliver legal solutions that help protect the Council, its residents and local communities.

Your Role

• Manage a varied caseload of housing litigation, homelessness and related public law matters , with increasing responsibility as you develop.
• Provide clear and practical legal advice to officers and elected Members.
• Support the Council in delivering effective housing services and achieving positive outcomes for residents and communities.
• Undertake advocacy where appropriate and work closely with counsel and external stakeholders.
• Support a range of litigation, regulatory and enforcement matters across the Council's services.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver practical, customer-focused legal solutions.
• Support modernisation, digital transformation and the effective use of technology.

About You

We are looking for a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with a current practising and experience in housing litigation and homelessness law. You will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience managing a varied caseload of housing litigation, homelessness and related public law matters.
• Sound legal knowledge and the ability to provide clear, practical and solution-focused advice.
• Strong advocacy, case management and drafting skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence working with officers, senior managers and elected Members.
• A collaborative and proactive approach, together with a commitment to delivering excellent public service.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• High-quality, varied and meaningful legal work.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and development.
• A supportive, inclusive and ambitious working environment.

We are Forces Family Friendly and part of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (Bronze Award). We welcome applications from veterans, reservists, military spouses/partners and cadet instructors.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we encourage applications from people with disabilities and will consider reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.