Locum Housing Litigation Lawyer

Venn Group - London; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Locum Housing Litigation Lawyer for a role within a London Borough. The position offers up to £55 per hour and requires a valid practising certificate along with specialized knowledge in housing law. The role entails mentoring junior staff and managing a diverse caseload. Apply through the London office for this hybrid, full-time opportunity.

Qualifications

• A valid practising certificate in England is required.
• Experience in housing law post-qualification is essential.
• Experience working within local authorities is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Housing Law

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Valid practising certificate as a Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX

Job description

Overview

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

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

Are you an established Housing Litigation Lawyer looking to make a real difference? Venn Group is working with an exceptional legal team in a London Borough in their pursuit of a Locum Housing Litigation Lawyer on a locum basis for an initial 3-month period.

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

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 has not contacted you in 48 hours, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.