Homelessness Lawyer

Service Care Legal are currently recruiting on behalf of a London Borough Council who are seeking a Homelessness Lawyer to join an East London Borough Council on a 3-month ongoing contract.

ROLE: Homelessness Lawyer
LOCATION: East London - 2 days per week in the office
CONTRACT: Temporary (Ongoing, 3 months)
RATE: £40-50 per hour LTD (DOE, PQE & interview performance)

As a key member of the Council's Legal Team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality legal advice and support, while ensuring compliance with current legislation, regulations, and best practices in homelessness law.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide expert legal advice on homelessness and housing law matters.
2. Represent the Council in hearings and proceedings related to homelessness and housing applications.
3. Draft legal documents including notices, statements, and correspondence.
4. Advise on complex cases involving housing needs assessments, accommodation decisions, and legal challenges.
5. Work closely with the Housing and Homelessness Team to ensure the effective delivery of services to vulnerable individuals and families.
6. Ensure that the Council's actions are compliant with relevant statutory obligations, including the Homelessness Reduction Act.

Requirements:

1. Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a background in housing law, specifically homelessness law.
2. Previous experience working in local government or within a local authority legal department is highly desirable.
3. Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Housing Act 1996 (as amended by the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017).

If this Homelessness Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please contact Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969, or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.