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Homelessness and Housing Litigation Lawyer

CR/000414_1719245046
  • £45 - £55 per day
  • London
  • Locum
  • Legal, Local Government & Public Sector

Homelessness and Housing Litigation Lawyer

London Local Authority

Locum 6 months+

Hybrid Working

A highly regarded local authority in London is seeking a Homelessness and Housing Litigation Lawyer to join their friendly and respected team on a locum basis for a minimum of 6 months.

This role involves working on an influx of complex homelessness judicial review cases, dealing with Part 7 homelessness and temporary accommodation. The successful Housing Lawyer will need to lead on judicial reviews and initial pre action JR protocol challenges. Prior local authority experience is desirable and all levels of PQE will be considered.

Experience required:

  • Homelessness
  • Disrepair
  • Possession
  • Anti-social behaviour
  • Injunctions

Selling Points:

  • Highly reputable council
  • Flexible working
  • Minimum 6 month contract
  • Good relationships with clients and internal departments
  • Good IT and resources (documents, templates, PCL, Westlaw)
  • Good transport links

This is a hybrid working role with office attendance two days per week. Full-time hours are preferred however our client is open to considering part-time applicants.

Our client is seeking to fill this locum Homelessness and Housing Litigation Lawyer position as soon as possible, so applicants will ideally be able to start immediately or within a few weeks' notice.

Should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Chloë Cameron in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.

Applicants are invited to discuss their salary requirements upon application

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Chloë Cameron Principal Consultant

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