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Housing Lawyer
JR United Kingdom
London
Hybrid
GBP 125,000 - 150,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking a skilled Housing Lawyer to join their dynamic team. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse caseload of Housing Litigation matters, including rent possessions and homelessness cases. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Barrister with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience, demonstrating expertise in handling complex legal issues and advocacy. This position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the housing sector while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years’ PQE required for this legal role.
- Experience with housing disrepair and prosecutions is essential.
Responsibilities
- Manage a full caseload of Housing Litigation matters independently.
- Handle cases including rent possessions and anti-social behaviour injunctions.
Skills
Education
Job description
Service Care Legal are currently recruiting on behalf of a Housing Association who are seeking a Housing Lawyer to assist the team with Housing Law matters. Please find below further details with regards to this role.
Please note that this role would be hybrid working (1 or 2 days per week in the office)
- To independently manage a full caseload of Housing Litigation matters through to completion
- Matters will include rent possessions, anti-social behaviour injunctions, housing disrepair and homelessness
- Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate experience of handling a complex caseload of this nature including drafting and advocacy
- A qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE
- Previous experience of progressing disrepair and housing prosecutions work would be essential
- Working experience at a public sector authority would also be highly beneficial for this role
- Experience of working for a local authority or social landlord in this context
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