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Housing Disrepair Locum
- Location Manchester
- Job type Locum
- Salary Market related
- Discipline Private Practice
- Reference SDA / 903533
Job Title: Housing Disrepair Solicitor
Location: North
Contract Type: Locum / Temporary
Start Date: ASAP
Overview
We are working with a Manchester-based organisation seeking an experienced Housing Disrepair Solicitor to support their team on a locum basis.
Key Responsibilities
- Advising tenants on statutory and contractual repairing obligations under housing legislation.
- Managing housing disrepair claims from initial instruction through to settlement or trial.
- Drafting and responding to pre-action correspondence in compliance with relevant protocols.
- Instructing experts and analysing surveyor and medical evidence.
- Issuing and progressing court proceedings, including drafting pleadings and schedules of loss.
- Negotiating settlements and advising on damages, injunctions, and enforcement of repair works.
- Liaising with landlords, local authorities, housing associations, and counsel.
Working Arrangement
- Fully Remote
- Office attendance preferable
Rate
- Competitive hourly rate (dependent on experience)
Please apply with your updated CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.