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Principal Housing Disrepair Lawyer
- Location England
- Job type Locum
- Salary £60 - 65 per hour
- Discipline Local Government & Public Sector Legal
- Reference J92629
Locum Principal Housing Lawyer – 3 months + – Predominantly Remote Working – Full Time – Midlands
Position: Locum Principal Housing Lawyer
Organisation: Midlands based
Duration: 3 months + with the possibility of extension thereafter
Working Pattern: Full Time
Working Arrangement: Predominantly remote working, once a week attendance required office/Court
Hourly Rate: Up to £65 per hour Umbrella, dependent on experience
The ideal candidate will have at experience in handling Housing Disrepair matters and can demonstrate prior experience working on behalf of Local Authorities.
Duties may include:
- Undertake all aspects of legal work relating to Housing Disrepair bringing all outsourced work back within the Council
- Supporting and managing a team of Lawyers, Trainees and Paralegals whilst managing Housing Disrepair cases at all stages of Pre-Litigation/Litigation
- Ensure compliance with the Housing Disrepair Pre-Action Protocol
- Represent the Council in court and Conduct advocacy where appropriate
- Negotiate and draft complex and sensitive agreements and documents in the area of Housing Disrepair and provide clear case strategy on cases
- Assess evidence in relation to Housing disrepair matters and determine the likely prospects of success and the public interest in prosecuting matters
If you’re interested in this Locum Principal Housing Lawyer, you can apply for this role online or contact Sam Cox or Emily Bradley directly via phone or email for further information on:
scox@venngroup.com or etaylor@venngroup.com
07441916435
Job Reference: J92629
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.
Due to the large volume of applicants, it is impossible to provide feedback for every applicant. If one of the team have not contacted you in 48 hours, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.
Locum Principal Housing Lawyer – 3 months + – Predominantly Remote Working – Full Time – Midlands