Senior Enforcement Lawyer — Private Sector Housing

Newham Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Newham Council seeks a Senior Enforcement Lawyer (Private Sector Housing) to deliver high‑quality legal advice and enforcement work under the Housing Act 2004 and Renters Rights Act 2025. The role supports the Private Sector Housing Department and HPAS with complex debt recovery and civil penalties processes.

You will lead, research, draft concise opinions, and may attend hearings in the Magistrates Court and First Tier Property Tribunal.

Qualifications

• Experience providing legal advice on housing enforcement under relevant acts.
• Excellent legal research skills with ability to apply findings practically.
• Strong oral and written communication for clients and counsel.
• Proven leadership and organisational abilities in a legal team.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal expertise to Newham’s Private Sector Housing Department and HPAS.
• Advise on Housing Act 2004 and Renters Rights Act 2025 matters.
• Represent and brief clients in hearings in Magistrates Court and First Tier Property Tribunal.
• Deliver high-quality, solution-focused legal work and client care.

Skills

Legal research

Oral communication

Written communication

Leadership

Organization

Job description

Newham Council seeks a Senior Enforcement Lawyer (Private Sector Housing) to deliver high‑quality legal advice and enforcement work under the Housing Act 2004 and Renters Rights Act 2025. The role supports the Private Sector Housing Department and HPAS with complex debt recovery and civil penalties processes.

You will lead, research, draft concise opinions, and may attend hearings in the Magistrates Court and First Tier Property Tribunal.