Locum Housing Litigation Lawyer

Venn Group - London; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services firm is seeking a Locum Housing Litigation Lawyer for a role based in a London Borough. The position offers up to £55 per hour on a hybrid working model, requiring one day office attendance per week. Candidates must have a valid practising certificate and expertise in Housing Law. Responsibilities include providing legal advice, handling complex cases, and mentoring team members. This role is initially for a 3-month period with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Valid practising certificate in England as a Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX.
• Evidence of practising Housing Law post-qualification.
• Experience working within local authorities or relevant public sector organisations.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice in housing cases primarily in complex possession cases.
• Work in cases surrounding anti-social behaviour injunctions and housing judicial reviews.
• Mentor and train less experienced team members.

Skills

Practising certificate

Specialism in Housing Law

Experience in local authorities

Adaptability to change

Job description

Overview

Locum Housing Litigation Lawyer – London Borough – Up to £55 per hour – Hybrid – Full time

Role

Locum Housing Litigation Lawyer

Up to £55 per hour umbrella

London Borough

3 month period initially, likely to be extended

Full time, 1 day office attendance per week

Requirements

• A valid practising certificate in England as a Solicitor, Barrister or a Fellow of CILEX
• Specialism within Housing Law and related legislation
• Evidence of practising Housing Law post-qualification
• Experience working within local authorities or for a relevant public sector organisation
• An adaptable approach to work, being able to react to a constantly changing environment

Duties / Responsibilities

• Providing legal advice in housing cases primarily in the area of complex possession cases
• Working in cases surrounding legal areas such as anti-social Behaviour Injunctions; and Housing Judicial Review
• Working a complex and full caseload
• Be willing to advocate in a county court as appropriate
• Mentoring and training less experienced team members
• Working resourcefully under tight deadlines

How to apply

If you are interested in this Locum Housing Litigation Lawyer role in a London Borough, please contact the London office on 07441 916 456, or email your CV to Ryan Warren ([e-mail]) and we will get back to you.

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.

Due to the large volume of applicants, it is impossible to provide feedback for every applicant. If one of the team have not contacted you in 48 hours, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.