Housing Lawyer
1 month ago
Southwark Council is seeking an experienced Housing Lawyer to work on complex, high-profile cases that span diverse areas of housing law. As a Housing Lawyer - Complex Cases Specialist, you will advise on and represent the council in anti-social behaviour cases, civil injunctions, housing possession proceedings, and closure orders.
You will work closely with a collaborative team across various legal disciplines and manage your own caseload independently, with support from senior lawyers and the wider Litigation Management Team. Your expertise will be instrumental in guiding our approach to legal challenges, ensuring that Southwark remains a leader in housing law.
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.
Requirements:
- Qualified and experienced Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive with a strong background in housing law, policy, and public sector work.
- Post-qualification experience in housing law, particularly anti-social behaviour.
- Confident in providing high-quality, solutions-focused legal advice.
- 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.
- Takes active responsibility for their ongoing professional development.
What We Offer:
- A unique opportunity to work on complex, high-profile cases that span diverse areas of housing law.
- A collaborative team environment with support from senior lawyers and the wider Litigation Management Team.
- A competitive salary and benefits package, including a 5% market factor payment and a hard-to-fill payment of £2,327.
- Flexible home working blended with travel into our London Bridge HQ.
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