Role: Locum Homelessness Lawyer - Sheffield City Council (Remote Working Available)Location: Remote / Sheffield (as required)Rate: £55 - £60 per hour (umbrella)Contract Length: 2-3 months initially, with strong likelihood of extensionStart Date: ASAPAre you an experienced Housing or Homelessness Lawyer seeking your next locum opportunity? CRA Consulting is delighted to be working in partnership with Sheffield City Council to recruit for a skilled Locum Homelessness Lawyer to support their busy and highly regarded Legal Services team.This is a fully remote role, offering an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in one of the UK's most vibrant and forward-thinking councils. The post is offered on an initial 2-3 month contract basis, with a high probability of extension given ongoing service demands.Key Responsibilities:

Advising on the statutory duties of local authorities under the Housing Act 1996 (as amended), with a particular focus on Part VII - Homelessness.
Responding to legal challenges and representations from applicants, solicitors, and advocacy services.
Preparing clear and robust responses to pre-action protocols, Judicial Review proceedings, and other legal correspondence.
Supporting senior staff including Team Leaders and Duty Managers in assessing and resolving complex legal escalations.
Maintaining effective communication with stakeholders, both internally and externally, including managing sensitive and urgent enquiries from legal representatives.
Drafting correspondence and managing documentation efficiently and in line with council policy.

Requirements:

A qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive (or equivalent) with demonstrable experience in homelessness and housing law.
Minimum of 2-3 years' experience in dealing with homelessness applications and public law challenges.
A strong understanding of case law, statutory guidance, and procedural rules relating to local authority duties on homelessness.
Able to work independently, manage a varied caseload and meet tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
Previous experience in a local authority legal team is highly desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with expertise in public sector housing law who is seeking the flexibility of remote work while contributing to an essential frontline service.For further information, or for a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Rob Addy at CRA Consulting on , or click Apply Now with your most recent CV.CRA Consulting is a specialist legal recruitment agency working with local authorities, private practices, and in-house teams across the UK.