Senior Housing Lawyer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 27 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £212.32 bob dydd |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | per day PAYE |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 26 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Hackney |
| Cwmni: | Triumph Consultants Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | Hackney 123393 |
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Senior Housing Lawyer
Job Ref: Hackney 123393
Pay Rate: £ 212.32 per day PAYE
Hours per week: 37 Monday – Friday, normal working hours
This opening assignment is for 12 months
Hackney E8 1DY
Summary of what the candidate must have to apply: To apply, you must be a qualified solicitor, barrister, or Fellow of CILEX with substantial experience in local authority housing law. You need a proven track record handling complex housing matters such as disrepair, homelessness judicial reviews, and possession proceedings. Strong advocacy skills, the ability to manage a heavy caseload independently, and the capability to provide clear, accurate legal advice are essential. Experience supervising or supporting legal teams under pressure is also required.
The role: This is a key interim post providing senior-level legal supervision within Hackney's Housing Legal team. The service is under significant operational pressure and requires immediate specialist support to maintain compliance and manage risk. You will oversee a large and complex caseload, ensuring the Council meets its statutory obligations while supporting existing solicitors.
Key accountabilities (ideally 4-5 bullet points):
Lead on the supervision and progression of approximately 188 active housing matters, ensuring risks are managed and cases move efficiently.
Manage your own caseload of routine and non-routine housing legal matters with minimal supervision.
Provide expert legal advice across Housing Services, ensuring accuracy and consistency in interpretation of housing legislation.
Undertake advocacy on behalf of the Council in courts and tribunals where required.
Ensure compliance with professional standards, practice management requirements, and client expectations.
Requirements/key criteria:
Proven experience managing complex housing legal matters including disrepair, homelessness judicial reviews, and possession cases.
Demonstrated background providing clear and accurate legal advice within a local authority context.
Strong advocacy experience in courts and tribunals.
Ability to supervise a high-volume caseload while supporting qualified solicitors under pressure.
Strong drafting skills for complex legal documentation and reports.
Ability to work independently and manage demanding workloads effectively.
Qualified solicitor or barrister (Supreme Court of England and Wales/English Bar) or Fellow of CILEX.
How to Apply
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How to Apply
Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application.
Submit your CV in Word format.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended.
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Job Ref: Hackney 123393
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