Senior Housing Litigation Lawyer

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Venn Group Full time

Senior Housing Litigation Lawyer – London – up to £55 per hour – Flexible Working Pattern

Position: Senior Housing Litigation Lawyer (Locum)

Organisation: Local Authority based in Greater London

Duration: 3 months with the option for an extension

Working Pattern: Full Time

Working Arrangement: 1 day per month office attendance

Hourly Rate: Up to £55 (dependant upon experience)

Venn Group's specialist public sector legal team are recruiting for Local Authority based in Greater London, who are in search of a skilled Senior Housing Litigation Lawyer to assist the team owing to an influx of additional work and handle the management of other housing lawyers

The role of Locum Senior Housing Lawyer is offered for an initial 3 month period with the potential being there for extension based upon performance and requirement. This will allow an experienced Housing Litigation Lawyer to step up into a management position

The ideal candidate for this role will be a qualified Barrister, Solicitor or Legal Executive (CILEx) with a proven track record of successfully managing Housing Law cases within Local Government

Duties Shall Include:

  1. Housing Disrepair: Manage and provide legal advice on housing disrepair cases, ensuring tenant issues are addressed effectively
  2. Possessions: Handle possession proceedings, representing the council in court to recover properties
  3. Anti-Social Behaviour: Address legal matters related to anti-social behaviour, including obtaining and enforcing injunctions
  4. Injunctions: Obtain and enforce injunctions for various legal matters, ensuring compliance with court orders
  5. Homelessness: Provide legal support and advice on homelessness cases, ensuring compliance with housing laws and regulations
  6. Judicial Review: Conduct and manage Judicial Reviews, representing the council's interests and defending its decisions in court
  7. Debt Recovery: Oversee debt recovery processes, including initiating legal action to recover owed amounts

While the Council are looking for someone with expertise knowledge in all of these areas applicants who do not fit the full criteria are strongly encouraged to apply for this role

Please apply for this role online or contact Aidan Sallis or Leah Liddell via phone or email for further information

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Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits

Senior Housing Litigation Lawyer – London – up to £55 per hour – Flexible Working Pattern



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