Housing Litigation Lawyer

Your new company

Join a local authority-owned organisation undergoing a significant transition to manage their property and stock independently. This organisation is building an in-house legal team to support this transition and ensure effective housing management.

Your new role

As a Housing Litigation Solicitor, you will be the second member to join the in-house legal team. This role involves managing a wide array of housing litigation matters, including tenancy issues, breaches, possession proceedings, unlawful occupation, and injunctions in both the private and social housing sectors. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in all areas of housing law (not just disrepair) and be capable of handling complex legal matters with minimal supervision. The role will be initially for 6 months as a probation period, and become a permanent post at the end of this time.

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (not through SQE)
• Extensive experience in all areas of housing law.
• Strong knowledge of both private and public housing sectors.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload effectively.

What you'll get in return

• Flexible working arrangement (hybrid working, 4 days from home per week).
• Open to full-time and part-time (3 days).
• Competitive compensation of up to £65ph Umbrella.
• Annual leave entitlement of circa 33 days inclusive of bank holidays
• Fast interview process and start - 1-stage interview via Teams and ASAP start.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, apply now and forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.