Position: Locum Housing Disrepair Lawyer
Organisation: Local Authority
Duration: 3 months + strong likelihood of extension agreed thereafter
Working Pattern: Fully remote working offered
Working Arrangement: Full-time
Hourly Rate: Up to £55 per hour Umbrella
Ideal Start Date: end of April
 
The ideal candidate will have prior experience working within a Local Authority and will have a broad working understanding of Housing Litigation and Disrepair matters to deal with a varied caseload.
 
Duties may include:

• Undertake all aspects of legal work relating to Housing Disrepair
• Manage Housing Disrepair cases at all stages of Pre-Litigation/Litigation
• Ensure compliance with the Housing Disrepair Pre-Action Protocol
• Advise on the management of risk on complex and contentious legal issues
• Represent the Council in court and Conduct advocacy where appropriate
• Negotiate and draft complex and sensitive agreements and documents in the area of Housing Disrepair and provide clear case strategy on cases
• Assess evidence in relation to Housing disrepair matters and determine the likely prospects of success and the public interest in prosecuting matters

 
If you are interested in this Locum Housing Disrepair Lawyer position, you can apply for this role online or contact Connie Ross or Amelia Thomas directly via phone or email for further information on:
 
07441916435
midlandslegal@venngroup.com
 
Job Reference: J87546
 
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.
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