Locum Housing Disrepair Lawyer

Venn Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Local Authority in the Midlands seeks a Locum Housing Disrepair Lawyer for a 3+ month contract, predominantly remote. The role involves managing Housing Disrepair cases, ensuring compliance with legal protocols, and representing the Council in court, offering a competitive hourly rate of up to £50.

Qualifications

• Experience in Local Authority legal environments.
• Knowledge of Housing Disrepair aspects, particularly section 11 work.
• Ability to represent in court and handle complex negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Undertake legal work related to Housing Disrepair.
• Manage cases at all stages of Pre-Litigation/Litigation.
• Ensure compliance with protocols and represent the Council in court.

Skills

Housing Litigation

Legal Compliance

Negotiation

Education

Qualified Lawyer

Job description

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Locum Housing Disrepair Lawyer – 3 months + - Predominantly Remote Working – Full Time – Up to £50 per hour Umbrella – Midlands

Position:Locum Housing Disrepair Lawyer

Organisation:Midlands based Local Authority

Duration:3 months + strong likelihood of extension agreed thereafter

Working Pattern:Full-Time

Working Arrangement:Predominantly Remote Working, any Court/Office attendance would be advantageous to an application

Hourly Rate:Up to £50 per hour Umbrella

The ideal candidate will have prior experience working within aLocal Authorityand can demonstrate knowledge ofHousing Litigationmatters, with a focus onDisrepair mattersespecially section 11 work.

Duties may include:

• Undertake all aspects of legal work relating to Housing Disrepair
• Manage Housing Disrepair cases at all stages of Pre-Litigation/Litigation
• Ensure compliance with the Housing Disrepair Pre-Action Protocol
• Represent the Council in court and Conduct advocacy where appropriate
• Negotiate and draft complex and sensitive agreements and documents in the area of Housing Disrepair and provide clear case strategy on cases
• Assess evidence in relation to Housing disrepair matters and determine the likely prospects of success and the public interest in prosecuting matters

If you’re interested in thisLocum Housing Disrepair Lawyerposition, you can apply for this role online or contactSam CoxorAmelia Thomasdirectly via phone or email for further information on: