Housing Litigation Lawyer

Housing Litigation Lawyer - £50-55 per hour - London - Hybrid Working

Job Title: Locum Housing Litigation Lawyer
Council: London Local Authority
Working Pattern: Full-time - Hybrid (2 days office attendance per week)
Rate: £50-55 per hour (umbrella)
Duration: 3 months+ (potential for extension)

Venn Group's public sector legal team is working with a London Local Authority, who are seeking an experienced Housing Litigation Lawyer to join their legal team on a locum basis. This role is ideal for a solicitor or legal executive with strong expertise in housing law and litigation, particularly in local authority or social landlord contexts.

Job Overview:
The successful candidate will provide high-quality legal support across a range of housing management matters, including complex litigation and advocacy. This is a key role in the council's legal team, offering the opportunity to work on varied and high-impact housing litigation cases.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage a diverse caseload of housing management litigation matters including possession proceedings, anti-social behaviour injunctions, housing disrepair, and homelessness
2. Provide legal advice and support to client departments and housing officers
3. Prepare, draft and review legal documents such as claims, witness statements, and court pleadings
4. Represent the council in court and carry out advocacy for hearings where appropriate
5. Work closely with external counsel and stakeholders to support litigation strategy and compliance

Requirements:

1. Qualified solicitor, barrister, or FILEx Legal Executive with relevant experience in housing law
2. Proven ability to manage a complex caseload involving housing litigation and advocacy
3. Experience working for a local authority or social landlord is strongly preferred
4. Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
5. Ability to work collaboratively within a legal team and with client services

This role is ideal for a Housing Litigation Lawyer with a local government background who is looking for a hybrid working arrangement and the opportunity to manage a varied caseload with court exposure.

How to Apply:
For further details, please contact Aidan Sallis at Venn Group:

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