Housing Lawyer

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Job Location:

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

1 Month Contract With A Local Authority

(CHANCE OF 11 MONTH EXTENSION)

Role Purpose

As a Senior Housing Lawyer you will supervise and manage a varied and complex housing litigation caseload ensuring high-quality legal advice robust risk management and effective service delivery across the Councils Housing functions.

Your caseload and supervision responsibilities will include:

Disrepair claims
Homelessness Judicial Reviews
Possession proceedings

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring timely progression of matters while upholding the Councils statutory and regulatory responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of routine and non-routine housing legal matters.
Provide senior-level supervision for approximately 188 active housing cases.
Ensure all matters progress efficiently with full compliance with statutory duties and professional practice standards.

Deliver clear consistent and accurate legal advice to Housing Services and internal stakeholders.
Advise on the interpretation and application of housing legislation regulations and case law.

Undertake advocacy on behalf of the Council in courts and tribunals as required.

Draft review and settle complex legal documents pleadings instructions to counsel and committee or client reports.

Ensure adherence to the Services practice management requirements and client care standards.
Identify assess and mitigate legal risks across the housing caseload.

Work collaboratively with colleagues within Legal & Governance Services.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments in housing law legal practice and local government operations.

Requirements

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (Supreme Court of England and Wales/English Bar) or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives.

Extensive demonstrable experience in local government housing law.
Proven ability to manage and advise on complex housing matters including:
- Disrepair litigation
- Homelessness Judicial Reviews
- Possession proceedings
Track record of delivering accurate timely and practical legal advice.
Experience undertaking advocacy on behalf of a public body.
Ability to manage a demanding workload with minimal supervision.

1 Month Contract With A Local Authority(CHANCE OF 11 MONTH EXTENSION)Role PurposeAs a Senior Housing Lawyer you will supervise and manage a varied and complex housing litigation caseload ensuring high-quality legal advice robust risk management and effective service delivery across the Councils Hous...