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Lawyer - Housing & Disrepair

Novax Recruitment Ltd
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 20 days
Location

London, Greater London SE13 5FH

Salary

£40 - £43 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Novax Recruitment is looking for a full-time Lawyer specializing in Housing & Disrepair, offering a salary of £40 per hour.
  • The role involves handling complex housing litigation, assisting with various casework, and acting as a legal advisor to Members and Officers.
  • Candidates should have strong knowledge of social housing and disrepair litigation, along with experience managing a varied legal caseload at a senior level.
  • Experience in negotiating Service Level Agreements and introducing new procedures in line with legislation is also required.
  • Applicants should possess knowledge of court practices and procedures, and the position is a contract role.

Lawyer - Housing & Disrepair
Lewisham
40 per hour
Full Time Contract

Novax Recruitment is actively seeking a Lawyer within Housing & Disrepair. This is a contract position working full time hours.

The job:

  • Handle more complex housing litigation work arising and in particular deputise for the Principal Lawyer as appropriate.
  • Assist with a variety of casework, which will include disrepair, possession, landlord and tenant and general housing advice.
    Act as legal advisor to Members and Officers in connection with procedures or matters arising from the Committees attended, assisting with Ombudsman cases.
    Introduce new procedures, as required, arising from new legislation, and improvements in efficiency.
    Assist the Principal Lawyer in respect of Service Level Agreement negotiating and liaison with clients.
  • Act as legal advisor to Members and Officers in connection with procedures or matters arising from the Committees attended, assisting with Ombudsman cases.
  • Introduce new procedures, as required, arising from new legislation, and improvements in efficiency.
  • Assist the Principal Lawyer in respect of Service Level Agreement negotiating and liaison with clients.

The candidate:

  • Strong working knowledge of social housing and disrepair litigation.
  • Experience of undertaking an extensive and varied legal caseload proficiently at a senior level
  • Experience of managing staff and of ensuring performance of work programmes and objectives within strict legislative and other timescales
  • Knowledge of practice and procedure in Courts, tribunals and Inquiries

How to apply:

Please submit your application via the contact details provided and you will be contacted with further information about this opportunity or call me on (phone number removed)

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