Tempting Recruitment

Housing Litigation Lawyer

Tempting Recruitment  •  £55/hr  •  London, GB (Hybrid)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in East London, are looking for an experienced Housing Litigation Lawyer to join their team and play a crucial role in their legal & governance.

Position: Property Lawyer

Rate: £55 per hour (Umbrella)

Contract Temp (Jan 2027) Possible Extension + Hybrid

Job Purpose:

As an interim Senior Housing Lawyer, you will play a vital role in ensuring effective risk management and compliance by supervising this significant caseload, which includes:

  • Disrepair claims
  • Homelessness Judicial Reviews
  • Possession proceedings

Job Responsibilities:

  • Case Management & Supervision: Managing a caseload of routine and
  • non-routine legal matters, with a focus on supervising affected housing matters to ensure compliance and timely progression.
  • Expert Advice: Providing clear, consistent, and accurate legal advice to clients across the Council, particularly within Housing Services.
  • Documentation: Drafting complex reports and legal documentation.

Job Requirements:

  • Qualified solicitor or barrister (Supreme Court of England and Wales/English Bar) or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives.
  • Significant experience in Housing law relevant to local authority services.
  • Experience of undertaking a caseload of complex legal matters, specifically including the matters listed above (disrepair, homelessness JRs, possession).

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to tyrese.gb@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4909 to discuss further.

To explore other exciting opportunities or learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our website https://www.temptingrecruitment

Tempting Recruitment

About Tempting Recruitment

Tempting Recruitment is a professional, independent, forward thinking recruitment agency, with a wealth of experience recruiting within the Public, Private, Social Housing, Health and Social Care and Not for Profit Sectors

Our clients range from Local Authorities, Housing Associations, NHS, Central Government, Schools & Colleges, Charities and major Private Organisations across the whole of the UK.

Our team of experts have over twenty years combined experience of working in recruitment and are driven with a passion and desire to get the job done. We blend the core fundamentals of solid recruitment with modern trends and cutting edge technology to ensure that we deliver the best candidates, who are thoroughly vetted, compliant, fully qualified and ready to make an immediate, positive impact on your workforce. We are passionate about what we do and believe in putting your needs and career first.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
2018
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