Locum Housing and Anti-Social Behaviour Lawyer – Predominantly Remote Working – up to £55 per hour umbrella – West Midlands
Venn Group’s specialist legal team are pleased to be recruiting for a Locum Housing and Anti-Social Behaviour Lawyer to join an excellent Public Sector Organisation in the West Midlands.
This assignment will be for an initial period of 3 months,subject to likely possible extension, on a full-time basis, however part time hours may also be considered.
This role offers a predominantly remote working arrangement, however occasional court attendance would be required.
Duties may include:
- Advising either verbally and/or in writing on the merits or institution of proceedings by or on behalf of the Council with specific reference to housing matters, predominantly relating to anti-social behaviour
- Injunctions sought under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (and dealing with any committal action arising thereupon)
- Housing possession actions in respect of secure, introductory, non-secure tenants and demoted tenants, as well as illegal occupants/trespassers
- Drafting and preparing all necessary claims, applications, pleadings and notices relating to these actions, including the presentation of cases before the courts
- Drafting policies, procedures and protocols in consultation with, and on behalf of, various Council directorates, especially the Housing Management division of the Housing Directorate
- Preparing training materials and delivering in-house legal training on various aspects of tenancy law and administration and injunctions
- Providing legal advice, either verbally and/or in writing, to Directorates, Officers and Elected Members as and when required
- Instructing Counsel to act or appeal on behalf of the Council in circumstances where the best interests of the Council so require
- Promoting and operating in accordance with the diverse needs of the community to ensure equal access to services
- Any other tasks which may from time to time be delegated to the post holder by the Director of Finance and Legal
An attractive rate of up to £55 per hour Umbrella will be considered for this position dependent upon experience.
Please apply for this role online or contact Tom Hoult or Sam Cox via phone or email for further information.
0121 616 0660
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.
Locum Housing and Anti-Social Behaviour Lawyer – Predominantly Remote Working – up to £55 per hour umbrella – West Midlands