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Full time, 2 years fixed term.
An excellent opportunity has arisen within the London Borough of Redbridge for an experienced, skilled and dynamic Senior Homelessness/Housing Needs Lawyer to provide a comprehensive and professional legal service on a 2-year fixed term basis.
Full time, 2 years fixed term.
An excellent opportunity has arisen within the London Borough of Redbridge for an experienced, skilled and dynamic Senior Homelessness/Housing Needs Lawyer to provide a comprehensive and professional legal service on a 2-year fixed term basis.
You will report to the Principal Lawyer Litigation within the Legal Department and meet regularly with the Head of Housing Needs but, you will support and assist the Housing Department with increased challenges to decisions made by the Housing Officers in Housing Needs Service. This lawyer will in addition train the team to enable them to confidently address queries and respond to potential challenges.
You will provide the Council with expert advice and guidance on aspects of civil litigation related work and have conduct of civil cases in Tribunals, the County Court, High Court and Magistrates Court especially within the area of Housing including good knowledge of the Renters Rights Bill.
Responsibilities -
* Provide expertise, knowledge and advice on all matters relating to litigation, advising on evidence and procedure and the conduct of any trials.
* Conduct a full range of work types in this area of work to include housing law and debt recovery.
* Utilising skills and experience gained within a similar position, you will report to the Principal Lawyer (Litigation) and will have your own complex and varied caseload.
To be successful in this role you will need to:
* Hold a Solicitor, Barrister, FILEX or similar qualification
* Have experience in civil law and procedure, preferably in a local government context
* Excellent knowledge of the law and practice in this area of law
If you feel you meet the above requirements and are keen to join an ambitious, dynamic and innovative team, we would like to hear from you.
Interviews will be held week commencing 14th July 2025.
To apply for this post please complete the online application form and attach your CV and a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role as stated in the person specification.
All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.
We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.
Closing Date: 29th June 2025
Full time, 2 years fixed term.
An excellent opportunity has arisen within the London Borough of Redbridge for an experienced, skilled and dynamic Senior Homelessness/Housing Needs Lawyer to provide a comprehensive and professional legal service on a 2-year fixed term basis.
You will report to the Principal Lawyer Litigation within the Legal Department and meet regularly with the Head of Housing Needs but, you will support and assist the Housing Department with increased challenges to decisions made by the Housing Officers in Housing Needs Service. This lawyer will in addition train the team to enable them to confidently address queries and respond to potential challenges.
You will provide the Council with expert advice and guidance on aspects of civil litigation related work and have conduct of civil cases in Tribunals, the County Court, High Court and Magistrates Court especially within the area of Housing including good knowledge of the Renters Rights Bill.
Responsibilities -
* Provide expertise, knowledge and advice on all matters relating to litigation, advising on evidence and procedure and the conduct of any trials.
* Conduct a full range of work types in this area of work to include housing law and debt recovery.
* Utilising skills and experience gained within a similar position, you will report to the Principal Lawyer (Litigation) and will have your own complex and varied caseload.
To be successful in this role you will need to:
* Hold a Solicitor, Barrister, FILEX or similar qualification
* Have experience in civil law and procedure, preferably in a local government context
* Excellent knowledge of the law and practice in this area of law
If you feel you meet the above requirements and are keen to join an ambitious, dynamic and innovative team, we would like to hear from you.
Interviews will be held week commencing 14th July 2025.
To apply for this post please complete the online application form and attach your CV and a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role as stated in the person specification.
All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.
We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.
Closing Date: 29th June 2025
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