Senior Housing LawyerLondon Borough of Lewisham Hybrid Working Arrangements£60,261 to £62,457Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to the vibrant and culturally diverse communities! The London Borough of Lewisham is a fantastic place to work with a dynamic legal team and environment.Sellick Partnership are excited to be working with the London Borough of Lewisham to recruit a Senior Housing Lawyer to join this new, up and coming team on a permanent basis. We are seeking a highly experienced and friendly Housing Lawyer who would be able to assist in managing the team and hit the ground running.The main responsibilities of the Senior Housing and Disrepair Lawyer are: To handle a more complex caseload of housing litigation and advisory work, including: disrepair, possession, landlord and tenant and general housing adviceDeputise for the principal lawyer as requiredManage a group of staff within the teamAttend court as requiredThe successful Housing and Disrepair Lawyer will posses the following: A current practising certificate - Barrister, Solicitor or Chartered Legal ExecutiveExtensive experience in not just disrepair but all housing law areasExperience of working in either a local authority or a housing association ideally, although candidates from private practice with relevant experience are also encouraged to applyAbility to go to courtAbility to attend the office twice per weekThe Senior Housing and Disrepair Lawyer joining this team will enjoy the following benefits:Local Government pension schemeBike loan and season ticketsSignificant discounts in local cafes, shops and restaurantsDiscounted Gym membershipGenerous maternity, paternity and adoption leaveAccess to a health insurance schemeSupportive staff networksFlexible working arrangementInterested in applying for the Housing Lawyer role?This is a brilliant opportunity for a Senior Housing and Disrepair Lawyer to join a Legal Team with a great reputation. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered for this position, or contact Rayhaneh Tehrani in our Manchester office for an informal discussion about the role.Diversity Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. They welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact us. Lewisham Council will make reasonable adjustments to make sure disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout the recruitment process. Lewisham Council support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply