Senior Housing Lawyer

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom SOUTHWARK COUNCIL-1 Full time

Housing Lawyer Job Opportunity

Southwark Council is seeking an experienced Housing Lawyer to join our team in London.

Role Overview

We are looking for a qualified and experienced Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive with a strong background in housing law, policy, and public sector work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Advise on and represent the council in anti-social behaviour cases, civil injunctions, housing possession proceedings, and closure orders.
  • Provide housing management advice to support our diverse housing functions.
  • Work closely with a collaborative team across various legal disciplines.
  • Manage your own caseload independently, with support from senior lawyers and the wider Litigation Management Team.
  • You'll be instrumental in guiding our approach to legal challenges, ensuring that Southwark remains a leader in housing law.

Requirements

  • Post-qualification experience in housing law, particularly anti-social behaviour.
  • Confident in providing high-quality, solutions-focused legal advice.
  • Ability to quickly adapt to new laws and policies, applying them effectively.
  • Knowledge of local government law and its relevance to housing.
  • Strong communication skills, able to explain complex legal issues in a clear, concise manner.
  • Excellent time management skills and understanding of the political sensitivities of the work.
  • Collaborative and proactive in building strong working relationships.
  • Takes active responsibility for their ongoing professional development.

About Southwark Council

Southwark Council is a progressive and forward-thinking local authority known for our commitment to making a positive impact on residents and businesses through our 'Fairer Futures for All' promise.

At Southwark, we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset, and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals, and attend our universities.

Benefits and More Information

Working for Southwark Council offers a competitive salary range of £47,043 - £54,135, plus additional benefits such as a 5% market factor payment and a hard-to-fill payment of £2,327.

This role offers flexible home working blended with travel into our London Bridge HQ.

Recruitment Timetable

We are an organisation passionate about our people and understand that the richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities.



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