Senior Lawyer – Disrepair

London Borough of Haringey; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Senior Lawyer to join their new Housing Disrepair Legal Team in London. This role involves providing expert legal counsel on routine and complex housing disrepair cases while managing your own caseload. You will supervise junior team members and contribute to the strategic direction of a pioneering venture aimed at enhancing service standards. The position offers an immediate start and a harmonious working environment focused on excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in handling housing disrepair cases.
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively.
• Strong leadership and supervision skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal counsel on routine and complex housing disrepair cases.
• Manage and run your own caseload while overseeing case progression.
• Supervise junior team members and support the Deputy and Principal Lawyer.
• Contribute to strategic direction and process improvement within the team.

Skills

Expert legal counsel

Case management

Supervision of junior members

Client needs assessment

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Job description

Job Category: Legal

Location: ALEXANDRA HOUSE, London Borough of Haringey

Hours Per Week: 36.00

Start Date: Immediate Start

Start Time: 09 : 00

End Time: 17 : 00

Salary: £27.92

Overview

Haringey legal services are building an exciting Housing Disrepair Legal Team within the litigation team, to deal solely with our disrepair caseload. Join our Lexcel accredited legal service, renowned for delivering outstanding client care to our council. With a new in-house Housing Disrepair Legal Team, funded and ready for action, we offer a unique chance to influence and cultivate our team ethos from the ground up. Be a part of a pioneering venture that is set to redefine service standards within the council.

As a Senior Lawyer within our newly established Housing Disrepair Legal Team, you will provide expert legal counsel on both routine and complex housing disrepair cases whilst running your own caseload. Your role is pivotal in managing and overseeing case progression, ensuring a deep understanding of client needs, and contributing to the strategic direction of the team. You will supervise junior members of the team and also support the Deputy and Principal Lawyer in leading and developing our team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in our processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal counsel on routine and complex housing disrepair cases.
• Manage and run your own caseload while overseeing case progression.
• Supervise junior team members and support the Deputy and Principal Lawyer in leading and developing the team.
• Contribute to strategic direction and process improvement within the Housing Disrepair Legal Team.