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Senior Housing & Disrepair Lawyer
London Borough CouncilRate: £45-£55 per hour - Negotiable DOEContract: 3-6 months initially
We are currently working with a London Borough Council who are actively seeking an experienced Housing and Disrepair Lawyer to join them on an interim basis. The successful candidate will handle more complex housing litigation work, including disrepair claims, possession proceedings, landlord and tenant disputes, and general housing law advice.
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake a personal caseload of complex housing litigation and advisory work.
- Work flexibly as part of the Housing & Disrepair Team and be willing to offer support and assistance to other lawyers in the wider Legal team as required.
- Deputise for the Principal Lawyer when required and supervise junior team members to ensure efficient service delivery.
- Keep abreast of current legislation and professional standards, delivering training and advising members/officers where necessary.
Key Requirements:
- Qualified as a Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives holding a current practising certificate.
- Strong knowledge of housing law, landlord and tenant law, and litigation procedures.
- Proven ability to supervise, advise, and guide less experienced staff.
- Experience in providing legal advice in a local authority context.
About Spencer Clarke Group
Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way.
When you join us, you will receive:
- Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
- Free DBS checks
- Post Placement Aftercare
- Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals
If you are interested in this role, click the apply button or contact Max using the contact details below:
We also offer a market leading referral scheme of up to £250 so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity, ask them to email their CV to Max and remember to include your details as well.
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