Service Care Legal are currently recruiting on behalf of a local authority who are seeking a Senior Housing Litigation Lawyer to join them on a locum basis. Please find below further details with regards to this opportunity.

ROLE:                  Senior Housing Litigation Lawyer (Locum)
LOCATION:         South East London
RATE:                   £50.00 to £55.00ph LTD (£48.48ph PAYE inc. holiday pay, £43.25ph PAYE exc.)
CONTRACT         35 hours per week. Initial 3 month contract with possibility of extension

Please note that this role would require office attendance 2 days per week.

Key Duties:

Handle complex housing litigation cases (disrepair, possession, tenancy).
Provide legal advice to officers and elected members.
Support and supervise junior staff.
Deputise for the Principal Lawyer as needed.
Represent the authority in court and tribunals.

Requirements:

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of CILEX.
Previous work experience within local authority would also be essential for this position.
Strong post-qualification experience in housing law within the public sector.
Confident in managing caseloads and mentoring colleagues.

If this Senior Housing Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to 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.

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