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Service Charge Legal Officer
CR/002795_1738661464
Posted: 02/04/2025
- £30 - £38 per hour
- London
- Locum
- Legal, Local Government & Public Sector
Service Charge Legal Officer
London Local Authority
Locum Contract
Full-time
Hybrid Working Arrangement
Sellick Partnership is currently recruiting for a Service Charge Legal Officer to join the Homeownership Team at a Local Authority in London.
This is an exciting opportunity as you'll be the sole Legal Officer in the team dealing with legal enforcement action for service charges, meaning you'll have autonomy over your work and receive minimal supervision over your caseload.
Duties include:
- Deal with all enforcement matters, including s146 notices
- Prepare statements of cost for enforcement cases
- Issue claims for outstanding charges
- Draft legal implications for reports to committees
- Attend tribunals and undertake advocacy
- Provide legal advice, assistance and guidance to the Council's Homeownership Team
The client is ideally seeking candidates who are CILEx qualified and come from a strong background of dealing with service charge cases.
The successful Service Charge Legal Officer will be required to attend the office three times per week. The office is well located, with many nearby transport links, ensuring a reliable commute to the office from London and surrounding areas.
Positions don't often arise in this team so don't miss out on applying for this opportunity!
We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for short listing. Alternatively should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Zofia Slater in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.
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Zofia Slater
Recruitment Consultant