Senior Housing Lawyer
London Borough of Lewisham
Hybrid Working Arrangements
£61,836 - £64,032
Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to the vibrant and culturally diverse communities! The London Borough of Lewisham is a brilliant 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 advice
* Deputise for the principal lawyer as required
* Manage a group of staff within the team
* Attend court as required
The successful Housing and Disrepair Lawyer will posses the following:
* A current practising certificate - Barrister, Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
* Extensive experience in not just disrepair but all housing law areas
* Experience of working in either a local authority or a housing association ideally, although candidates from private practice with relevant experience are also encouraged to apply
* Ability to go to court
* Ability to attend the office twice per week
The Senior Housing and Disrepair Lawyer joining this team will enjoy the following benefits:
* Local Government pension scheme
* Bike loan and season tickets
* Significant discounts in local cafes, shops and restaurants
* Discounted Gym membership
* Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
* Access to a health insurance scheme
* Supportive staff networks
* Flexible working arrangement
Interested in applying for the Housing Lawyer role?
This is a fantastic 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 Elleyn Hewitt in our Manchester office for an informal discussion about the role.
Diversity
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