Housing Litigation Lawyer

Your new companyA forward-thinking local authority committed to delivering high-quality legalservices to its residents are looking for someone with extensive publicsector experience to join their legal team. Their Legal Services team plays avital role in supporting council operations, particularly in housing,litigation, and public law.Your new roleThisis a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Disrepair Lawyer to takeownership of a varied caseload, with a focus on housingdisrepair, litigation, and advocacy. You'll be advising seniorofficers and members, drafting legal documents, and representing the council incourt. The role offers a great balance of autonomy and support, with scope todevelop your expertise in public sector law.What you'll need to succeedA UK law degree orequivalent legal qualificationFull qualification asa Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of LegalExecutivesA current practisingcertificateStrong experience inhousing disrepair and litigationExcellent legaldrafting, case management, and advocacy skillsConfidence in advisingsenior stakeholders and working independentlyFamiliarity with localgovernment law and proceduresStrong communicationand time management skillsWillingness to travellocally and occasionally outside the Southend areaWhat you'll get in returnA competitive salarybetween £46k-£52k, depending on experienceHybrid working withjust 2 days per week in the Civic One officeA supportive legalteam and collaborative working environmentOpportunities forprofessional development and career progressionThe chance to make ameaningful impact in the public sectorWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Created: 2025-09-10