Housing Lawyer

Locum Housing Lawyer – Hybrid Working – Attractive Rate – Full-time – South-East England

Locum Housing Lawyer

Up to £50 per hour umbrella (dependent on experience)

Local Authority based in South-East England

6 months initially with the possibility of an extension thereafter

Full time, Hybrid Working

Venn Group is working with a fantastic local authority in South-East England in their search for a Housing Lawyer on an Locum basis for an initial 6-month role (with the potential to be extended)

Requirements:

• Solid experience in housing disrepair law and litigation.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage a large caseload while meeting deadlines.
• Collaborative team player with strong communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Manage a diverse caseload of housing disrepair matters, including tenant claims for repairs, compensation, and rent rebates.
• Draft and review legal documents, including letters before action, claim forms, and witness statements.
• Negotiate settlements with landlords and housing associations, and conduct investigations, gathering evidence such as expert reports.
• Represent clients in court hearings and tribunal proceedings, ensuring compliance with the Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Disrepair Claims.
• Collaborate with other legal professionals, contractors, and clients to deliver high-quality legal services.

If you are interested in this Locum Housing Lawyer role in South-East England, please contact John Smith in the London office on 07441 916 456, or email your CV to southeastlegal@venngroup.com and a member of the specialist legal recruitment team will get back to you.

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.