Legal Officer Social Housing

Red Personnel; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority in London is seeking a skilled Legal Officer focused on planning and property in the social housing sector. You will provide expert legal advice, prepare documentation, and support legal procedures while contributing to public service delivery. The ideal candidate will have a law degree, experience in local government, and a thorough understanding of social housing legislation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Social Housing legal matters.
• Experience within a local government legal department is essential.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality legal services.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and guidance on property-related issues.
• Prepare legal documentation, supporting title investigations, and assisting with compulsory purchase order procedures.
• Contribute to planning, licensing, and highways legal matters.

Skills

Social Housing legislation

Legal documentation preparation

Advising internal clients

Support title investigations

Land registration

Education

Law degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Legal Officer (Planning and Property) – Social Housing
Hybrid Working | £35.00 per hour (Umbrella) | Contract
Sector:Local Authority
Location : West London
Working hour Mon - Fri (36 hour per week hybrid working)
Duration 12 weeks with strong likelihood of extension

We are seeking a highly skilled Legal Officer with proven experience in Social Housing legal matters to join a London Local Authority’s Legal and Democratic Services team.

The successful candidate will provide expert advice and guidance on property-related issues, including but not limited to:

• Right to Buy
• Lease Extensions
• Residents’ Conveyancing
• Collective Enfranchisement
• Licences for Alterations
• Discount Market Sales and Private Sector Leasing

Key responsibilities include preparing legal documentation, advising internal clients, supporting title investigations and land registration, and assisting with compulsory purchase order procedures. There will also be opportunities to contribute to planning, licensing, and highways legal matters and to support junior colleagues.

Applicants must possess a law degree or equivalent qualification and demonstrate experience within a local government legal department. A thorough understanding of Social Housing legislation and a commitment to delivering high-quality legal services are essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the effective delivery of vital public services in a dynamic local authority environment.

If you have the skills and experience needed for this role please submit your CV for immediate review. Interview to take place as soon as possible with a view to an immediate start thereafter.