Senior Housing Litigation Solicitor

3 - 4 Months Contract With A Local Authority

To deliver a comprehensive legal service to the Council its Committees Departments senior officers elected Members and external clients.

The role focuses on protecting the Councils interests by providing clear legal advice identifying risks and delivering effective civil and criminal litigation aligned with organisational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage housing litigation matters including allocation supervision and progression of cases
  
• Handle a full caseload of housing matters including:
  
  • Rent arrears claims
    
  • Disrepair claims
    
  • Possession proceedings
    
  • Anti-social behaviour injunctions
    
  • Housing-related prosecutions
    
• Supervise and support junior members of the litigation team
  
• Deputise for the Principal Litigation Solicitor when required
  
• Represent the Council as an advocate in the County Court and Magistrates Court
  
• Conduct litigation relating to tenancy breaches and recovery of possession
  
• Manage proceedings to recover rent arrears and minimise financial loss
  
• Prepare and obtain injunctions to address anti-social behaviour
  
• Undertake legal action relating to unauthorised encampments including court representation
  
• Conduct criminal litigation and prosecutions on behalf of the Council
  
• Provide complex legal advice to client departments in line with business needs
  
• Advise senior officers and elected Members on legal matters
  
• Attend and support Committees Sub-Committees and other governance meetings
  
• Contribute to corporate and cross-departmental projects and policy development
  
• Ensure effective case management and high-quality service delivery at all times
  

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor Barrister or Fellow of CILEX (England & Wales)
  
• Must hold (or be eligible to obtain) a current practising certificate
  
• Minimum 6 years PQE
  
• Significant experience in civil and/or criminal litigation
  
• Advocacy experience in County Court and/or Magistrates Court
  
• Experience handling public sector housing law cases including disrepair
  
• Proven ability to manage a complex caseload independently
  
• Experience supervising or managing junior staff
  

• Bi-Weekly Payments
  
• Remote Working