Housing Litigation Lawyer

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a London Borough Council who are seeking a Housing Litigation Lawyer to join the team on a contract basis. Please find below further details with regards to this opportunity.

CONTRACT: Initial 3 months with scope for extension, 36 hours per week

Please note this role would be hybrid working.

• Caseload Management - Take personal responsibility for a diverse caseload while proactively notifying the Senior Lawyer about any high-risk matters.
• Support Provision - Assist with casework during peak times or as needed to meet team demands and provide support to other teams upon request from the Principal Lawyer.
• Project Support - Collaborate on strategic projects across multi-functional teams, focusing on innovative and commercial solutions.
• Team Oversight - Supervise support staff to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in handling legal processes.
• Advocacy - Conduct advocacy on your caseload without external instruction unless in accordance with established procedures.
• Council Engagement - Attend meetings of the Councils to provide legal and governance advice and contribute to the creation and review of reports for decision-making processes.
• Flexible Availability - Be willing to work evenings, weekends, and occasional public holidays to meet the service requirements of our stakeholders.
• Legal Compliance - Ensure that the partner Councils receive the highest quality legal advice, facilitating propriety in decision-making.

• Proven experience in legal practice with a strong understanding of the relevant legal frameworks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in a governance context.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated experience in providing legal advice and support on various matters.
• Flexibility to work outside standard hours as needed.