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Locum Principal Housing Litigation Lawyer

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Job ID:

40175

Practice Area(s):

Housing/ASB

Location:

South-East (exc London) 
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Employment Type:

Locum

Posted:

05.08.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority

Salary:

£60.00

Salary Type:

per hour
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Job Description:

Locum Principal Housing Litigation Lawyer
Local Authority | South East | Hybrid Working | 3-Month Rolling Contract

A South East local authority is looking to appoint an experienced Principal Housing Litigation Lawyer to join their legal team on an interim basis.

You'll manage a varied caseload of housing litigation matters, advising the Housing & Property team on issues including possession proceedings, anti-social behaviour, homelessness, disrepair, injunctions, tenancy management and judicial review. The role will also involve advocacy in the County Court and working closely with senior stakeholders across the council.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with significant local government or registered provider experience, strong housing litigation knowledge, and previous advocacy experience.

The role offers:

  • 3-month rolling contract
  • Hybrid working
  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Immediate start available

To find out more or apply, please contact Pat McKeown:

pat.mckeown@vividresourcing.com
0161 470 5505

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Vivid Resourcing
United Kingdom

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Locum Principal Housing Litigation Lawyer

col-narrow-left   

Job ID:

40175

Practice Area(s):

Housing/ASB

Location:

South-East (exc London) 
col-narrow-right   

Employment Type:

Locum

Posted:

05.08.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority

Salary:

£60.00

Salary Type:

per hour
col-wide   

Job Description:

Locum Principal Housing Litigation Lawyer
Local Authority | South East | Hybrid Working | 3-Month Rolling Contract

A South East local authority is looking to appoint an experienced Principal Housing Litigation Lawyer to join their legal team on an interim basis.

You'll manage a varied caseload of housing litigation matters, advising the Housing & Property team on issues including possession proceedings, anti-social behaviour, homelessness, disrepair, injunctions, tenancy management and judicial review. The role will also involve advocacy in the County Court and working closely with senior stakeholders across the council.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with significant local government or registered provider experience, strong housing litigation knowledge, and previous advocacy experience.

The role offers:

  • 3-month rolling contract
  • Hybrid working
  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Immediate start available

To find out more or apply, please contact Pat McKeown:

pat.mckeown@vividresourcing.com
0161 470 5505