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Job Title: Lawyer (Housing) - Location: 160 Tooley Street, London SE1Rate: £32 per hourContract Type: Temporary Agency AssignmentDuration: 09 June 2025 - 01 September 2025Hours: 36 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:00)IR35 Status: Undetermined
About the Role:Southwark Council is seeking an experienced Housing Lawyer to join its Legal Services team to provide critical cover during a period of unplanned staff absence. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting the council's Housing Services through high-quality legal advice and litigation support.
Key Responsibilities:
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Manage a personal caseload of complex housing matters with minimal supervision.
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Provide legal advice on housing management under the Housing Act 1985, Housing Act 1996, and other relevant legislation.
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Conduct possession proceedings (excluding rent arrears), unauthorised occupancy, succession disputes, homelessness litigation, and housing allocations.
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Advise on legal risk and ensure accurate time recording and documentation.
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Represent the council in court and liaise with internal departments and external parties.
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Use electronic case management systems to maintain and progress legal cases.
Essential Requirements:
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Qualified solicitor, barrister, or FILEX with extensive experience in public sector housing law.
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Demonstrated ability to handle litigation and advisory work for local authority tenancies.
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Strong knowledge of housing legislation, litigation procedure, and local authority housing functions.
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Proficient in legal research and IT systems, including electronic legal case management tools.
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Previous experience working within a local authority legal team.
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Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal.
Work Arrangement:
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Must attend the office full-time for the first 2-3 weeks (induction period).
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Thereafter, a minimum of 3 days per week in-office is required.
