Locum Housing Litigation Lawyer

Venn Group - Leeds; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK seeks a Locum Housing Litigation Lawyer to oversee a mixed caseload for a Housing Association in Yorkshire. The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor with strong housing litigation experience. This role offers a rate of up to £50 per hour and can be either full-time or part-time. Interested candidates can apply by contacting Beth Jackson-Jones.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with recent Public Sector or Housing Association experience.
• Strong evidenced experience within Housing Litigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal supervision and oversight of a team of five.
• Conduct technical reviews of draft pleadings and witness statements.
• Attend court to undertake advocacy for key hearings.
• Offer specialist legal advice on complex ASB enforcement.

Skills

Housing Litigation experience

Legal supervision

Court advocacy

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Locum Housing Litigation Lawyer – Full Time – Up to £50 per hour umbrella – Yorkshire

Venn Group’s specialist Legal team are currently recruiting for a Locum Housing Litigation Lawyer to join an established Housing Association in Yorkshire, to have oversight of a mixed caseload.

The Role:

• Position: Locum Housing Litigation Lawyer
• Duration: Initial 3 months with the possibility for extension
• Rate: Up to £50 per hour umbrellaWorking Pattern: Full Time or Part Time

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal supervision and oversight of a team of five, ensuring the legal accuracy, robustness, and procedural compliance of their ASB possession claims, injunctions, access injunctions, and litigated disrepair cases
• Conduct technical reviews of draft pleadings, witness statements, evidence bundles, and correspondence to ensure compliance with legislation, case law, and pre‑action protocols
• Attend court to undertake advocacy for key or complex hearings, including possession hearings, injunction applications, and committal proceedings
• Offer specialist legal advice to case officers and internal teams on complex ASB enforcement, tenancy issues, and disrepair litigation strategy

Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Solicitor with recent Public Sector or Housing Association experience
• Strong evidenced experience within Housing Litigation

For further information, or to apply for this role, please contact Beth Jackson‑Jones on 07441916452 or email [e-mail]

Job Reference: J92214

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.

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