Senior Housing & Litigation Lawyer

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 66,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in South London is seeking a Senior Housing Lawyer to lead disrepair litigation and provide high-quality legal advice. The ideal candidate will have thorough knowledge of housing law, significant court representation experience, and the ability to manage a dynamic team effectively. This role offers a salary ranging from £66,686 to £69,938, with additional bonuses and benefits including hybrid working and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid Working

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Thorough up-to-date knowledge of housing and local government law.
• Experience in court proceedings and instructing counsel.
• Significant experience in managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead on disrepair litigation and related legal advice.
• Defend claims under various housing laws.
• Manage a team and ensure performance standards.

Skills

Knowledge of housing law

Court representation

Drafting legal documents

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Senior Housing Lawyer - Disrepair

PO7: Starting salary £66,686 pa rising up to £69,938 pa (inclusive of £5,000 market supplement and LW)

In addition to the salary, we offer legally qualified new starters a £5,000 welcome bonus which is payable 50% after 6 months and 50% after 12 months in the role.

About Us

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth’. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Borough

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an exciting, enriching and dynamic environment.

About the Team

This is a varied role, and the successful candidate will be expected to each manage a team of staff and a busy and challenging caseload. They will be highly organised, proactive, flexible, able to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines. They will maintain quality assurance and performance standards in the service provided by their team to the Council.

About the Role

There is one post available leading on disrepair litigation. The post will be responsible for a variety of contested litigation and related legal advice, ensuring that the Council receives cost-effective high-quality advice and representation.

Senior Housing Lawyer (Disrepair)

You will lead on defending claims brought under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, Environmental Health Act 1990, Defective Premises Act 1972, together with contractual claims from tenants and leaseholders including breach applications;

The post requires the successful candidate to have a thorough up to date knowledge of housing and local government law. You will be experienced in representation in court proceedings and instructing counsel and have a good working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules. You will also have substantial experience in drafting legal documents and legal correspondence and giving specialist legal advice.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in the hyperlink below:

Job Description and Person Specification

Contact Information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Gregory Carson ([e-mail]) or Gurpreet Singh ([e-mail])

How to Apply

If you're interested in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage and provide examples of experience in effectively managing a team, significant experience in the area of work with a thorough knowledge of housing and local authority law.

We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

Recruitment Timelines

Advert Close Date: Sunday 12 October 2025.

Benefits

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.