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Housing Disrepair Lawyer
- Location England
- Job type Locum
- Salary £40 - 50 per hour
- Discipline Local Government & Public Sector Legal
- Reference J91696
Locum Housing Disrepair Lawyer – Predominantly Remote Working – £50 per hour Umbrella – North West
Venn Group’s specialist Legal Services team are currently working with a reputable Housing Association in the North West who are recruiting a Locum Litigation Lawyer to join their department
This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Solicitor, and it is essential that any applicant has experience working within Housing Disrepair.
Duties may include:
- Manage a caseload of housing disrepair claims, including pre-action protocol cases and litigated matters.
- Provide legal advice and representation in relation to tenant disrepair claims and counterclaims.
- Liaise with internal teams (e.g. asset management, repairs, housing officers) to investigate claims and coordinate appropriate responses.
- Instruct and work with external counsel or experts (e.g. surveyors) as needed.
- Draft legal documentation including defences, witness statements, and settlement agreements.
- Negotiate settlements where appropriate, balancing legal risk with commercial and reputational considerations.
An hourly rate of up to £50 per hour Umbrella is offered for this position dependent on experience.
Please apply for this role online or contact Beth Jackson-Jones or Anthony Fitton via phone or email for further information.
07441916435
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.