Housing Litigation Lawyer
| Posting date: | 19 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £38.43 to £50.44 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 March 2026 |
| Location: | South East London, London, SE1 2QH |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MP226024CT1757-OR23206-19022026 |
Summary
Housing Litigation Lawyer needed in South East London Paying £38.43 per hr ref OR23206
Full time hours on a temporary basis
We are seeking an experienced Housing Litigation Lawyer to join our legal team. The successful candidate will handle a wide range of contentious housing matters, providing expert legal advice and representation across tenancy, disrepair, enforcement, and possession cases.
Key Responsibilities- Manage a varied caseload of housing litigation including possession proceedings, injunctions, ASB cases, disrepair claims, tenancy enforcement and homelessness-related disputes.
- Provide accurate and timely legal advice to internal teams, housing officers, and senior managers.
- Prepare and review legal documentation, witness statements, and case bundles.
- Represent the organisation in court hearings, tribunals and negotiations.
- Work closely with operational teams to ensure legal compliance and risk management.
- Advise on relevant legislation including Housing Acts, Landlord & Tenant law, and anti‑social behaviour legislation.
- Support early resolution of disputes and promote best practice in housing management.
If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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