Locum Housing Disrepair Solicitor

VennGroup; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Venn Group is recruiting an experienced Housing Disrepair Solicitor to join a local authority in the Midlands on an initial 3‑month locum contract, with predominantly remote working and some office attendance.

The role offers flexibility for both full-time and part-time arrangements, with a rate up to £65 per hour (Umbrella).

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with housing litigation experience.
• Experience handling disrepair matters is essential.
• Local Authority or wider public sector experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume caseload of housing disrepair claims.
• Provide legal advice to officers and client departments.
• Negotiate settlements and progress matters efficiently.
• Instruct Counsel when required and draft pleadings.
• Collaborate with surveyors, contractors and internal teams.
• Keep abreast of housing law developments and implications.
• Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Housing Disrepair

Solicitor

Public Sector experience

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Locum Housing Disrepair Solicitor - Midlands - 3 months + - Predominantly Remote Working - Up to £65 per hour (Umbrella)

Venn group's specialist legal team are currently recruiting for an experienced Housing Disrepair Solicitor to join a reputable local authority in the Midlands.

The successful candidate will join the team on an initial 3-month locum contract. The role offers predominantly remote working, with some office attendance desirable but not essential, and flexibility for both full-time and part-time arrangements.

Rate: Up to £65 per hour (Umbrella)

Area of Law: Housing

Ideal Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will be a Qualified Solicitor with strong housing litigation experience, with a focus on disrepair matters. Previous Local Authority or wider Public Sector experience is highly desirable

Duties and responsibilities for this post may include:

• Managing a high-volume caseload of housing disrepair claims
• Providing legal advice and guidance to officers, senior stakeholders and client departments
• Negotiating settlements and progressing matters efficiently
• Instructing Counsel where required
• Drafting pleadings, agreements and other legal documentation
• Working closely with surveyors, contractors and internal teams to resolve disrepair matters
• Advising on legal and procedural developments in housing law
• Maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Job reference: J98392

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.

Locum Housing Disrepair Solicitor - Midlands - 3 months + - Predominantly Remote Working - Up to £65 per hour (Umbrella)