Housing & Disrepair Lawyer

Lewisham (Local Authority role)

Initial 3-6 month contract

Rate: Negotiable, umbrella

35 hours per week

1. Ensure that legal advice and assistance is provided efficiently and expeditiously both personally and by other staff within the Team. Manage and co-ordinate the work of staff and provide advice, guidance and direction as necessary.
2. Deputise for the Principal Lawyer as required.
3. Manage a group of staff within the Team on a day to day basis, as required by the Principal Lawyer.
4. Undertake as required (and in particular in any major work area allocated), a personal caseload of the more complex housing litigation and advisory work.
5. To work flexibly as part of the Housing & Disrepair Team and be willing to offer support and assistance to other lawyers in the wider Legal team as required.
6. Act as legal advisor to Members and Officers in connection with procedures or matters arising from the Committees attended and participate in the formulation of policy proposals for presentation to Committees. Deal with Ombudsman cases.

Housing & Disrpeair Lawyer

Lewisham Council

Initial 3-6 month contract

Rate: Negotiable, umbrella

35 hours per week

1. Ensure that legal advice and assistance is provided efficiently and expeditiously both personally and by other staff within the Team. Manage and co-ordinate the work of staff and provide advice, guidance and direction as necessary.
2. Deputise for the Principal Lawyer as required.
3. Manage a group of staff within the Team on a day to day basis, as required by the Principal Lawyer.
4. Undertake as required (and in particular in any major work area allocated), a personal caseload of the more complex housing litigation and advisory work.
5. To work flexibly as part of the Housing & Disrepair Team and be willing to offer support and assistance to other lawyers in the wider Legal team as required.
6. Act as legal advisor to Members and Officers in connection with procedures or matters arising from the Committees attended and participate in the formulation of policy proposals for presentation to Committees. Deal with Ombudsman cases.

If you have any questions about this role or wish to apply, please contact isobel@deekay.co.uk who will respond at the earliest convenience.