Senior Housing Litigation Lawyer

Venn Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking a Locum Senior Housing Litigation Lawyer in South East England. The role is initially for 3 months with possibilities for extension and entails maintaining a high-volume caseload of housing claims, negotiating settlements, and mentoring junior lawyers. Candidates should have significant experience in housing law, a valid law degree, and the ability to work in public sector legal environments. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and requires office attendance once a week.

Qualifications

• Experience working with an extensive caseload.
• Experience working for public sector organisations or local authorities.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a high‑volume caseload of Housing claims.
• Providing sound advice to all clients.

Skills

Experience working a caseload in housing

Experience negotiating settlements

Training and mentoring junior lawyers

Education

Law degree, ideally an SQE

Tools

Valid Certificate to Practice

Job description

Locum Senior Housing Litigation Lawyer – South East – Full time – Once a week office attendance

Up to £60 umbrella per hour dependent on experience.

South East England local authority.

3 month period initially, with the possibility of extension.

Full time, once a week office attendance.

Are you a driven housing specialist looking to make a difference in the public sector? Venn Group is working with an experienced and nurturing legal team in a South East local authority in their pursuit of a Senior Housing Litigation Lawyer on a locum basis for an initial 3‑month period.

Duties:

• Maintaining a high‑volume caseload of Housing claims, including disrepair, possessions etc…
• Negotiating settlements
• Providing sound advice to all clients
• Training and mentoring junior lawyers as appropriate

Requirements:

• Experience working a caseload in housing
• Experience working an extensive caseload
• Valid Certificate to Practice
• Experience working for any public sector organisation or local authority is essential
• Law degree, ideally an SQE

If you are interested in this Locum Senior Housing Litigation role in the South East, please contact the London office by emailing your CV to [e-mail] and someone 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.