Solicitor – Housing Rights & Homelessness Advocate

Shelter; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization focused on housing rights is seeking a qualified Solicitor to tackle housing injustice and provide legal representation to tenants. This role involves delivering legal advice under a Legal Aid contract and helping to educate the community about their housing rights. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in housing law and advocacy skills. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to create real systemic change in housing practices.

Benefits

30 days of annual leave

Enhanced family friendly policies

Pension

Interest-free travel loans

Tenancy deposit loan

Payroll giving

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• At least three years post qualifying experience.
• Strong knowledge of housing law.
• Experience managing a wide range of housing cases.

Responsibilities

• Deliver legal advice and represent tenants at court.
• Deliver systemic change through legal challenges.
• Support Trainee Solicitors and Legal Advisers.

Skills

Court advocacy

Litigation

Research

Report writing

File reviews

Education

Qualified Solicitor

2018 SQM supervisor standard in housing

Job description

A nonprofit organization focused on housing rights is seeking a qualified Solicitor to tackle housing injustice and provide legal representation to tenants. This role involves delivering legal advice under a Legal Aid contract and helping to educate the community about their housing rights. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in housing law and advocacy skills. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to create real systemic change in housing practices.