Senior Housing Lawyer

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Berkshire is seeking a Senior Housing Lawyer to manage complex housing law cases and provide expert legal advice to the Council's Housing Service. This hybrid role offers flexible hours and competitive pay, reflecting the importance of making a community impact.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Admitted Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow with current practising certificate.
• Extensive working knowledge and experience of Housing Litigation.
• Proven experience of undertaking own advocacy in court.

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of housing law matters from start to completion.
• Provide expert advice to the Council's Housing Service on housing and homelessness law.
• Conduct cases in various courts, including County Court and High Court.

Skills

Housing Litigation

Advocacy

Legal Advice

Education

Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executive

Job description

Service Care Solutions is working alongside a growing local authority, based inBerkshire, which needs a Senior Housing Lawyer to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to handle a complex caseload whilst making a lasting impact on the community.

Role: Senior Housing Lawyer
Location: Berkshire – hybrid
Umbrella Rate: £60-£65ph
PAYE Rate inc. holiday: £52.76 - £57.11ph
Contract length: 3 months ongoing

Responsibilities of the Senior Housing Lawyer role:

• Handle a caseload of housing law matters from start to completion.

• Providing expert advice and guidance to the Council's Housing Service on all aspects of Housing and Homelessness law.

• Be responsible for conducting cases in various courts, including the County Court, Magistrates Court, and High Court.

Key requirements:

• Admitted Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executive with a current practising certificate.

• Extensive working knowledge and experience of Housing Litigation and procedure.

• Proven experience of undertaking own advocacy in court.

Benefits included with the Senior Housing Lawyer Position:

• Weekly pay – the rate offered will depend on experience and interview performance.

• Hybrid working.

• Flexible hours.

If this Senior Housing Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on 01772208969, or email [e-mail].

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.