Service Care Legal are recruiting on behalf of a London Borough Council who are seeking a Senior Housing Disrepair Lawyer to join their team on a contract basis.

Please find below further details with regards to this opportunity.

ROLE: Senior Housing Disrepair Lawyer
LOCATION: North London
RATE: £45.00 to £50.00 per hour
CONTRACT: 3 months with possibility of extension

Please note that this is a hybrid working role, with 2 days in the office per week

The Role

• To carry a varied caseload and will undertake all aspects of legal work relating to housing disrepair cases at all stages of Pre-Litigation/Litigation


• To manage the 3 legal officers and drive the team agenda


• compliance with the Housing Disrepair Pre-Action Protocol, provide advice on the management of risk on complex and contentious legal issues and to represent the Council in court and conduct advocacy where appropriate

The Person

• A qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with a minimum of 2 years' PQE


• Experienced in dealing with complex disrepair caseloads through to completion


• Previous local authority experience would be highly desirable for this position

The Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements


• Weekly payroll

If this Senior Housing Disrepair Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969, or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk.

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.