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Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a London Borough Council who are seeking a Housing Litigation Lawyer to join the team on a contract basis. Please find below further details with regards to this opportunity.
ROLE: Housing Litigation Lawyer
RATE: 290 to 370 per day LTD (DOE, PQE and interview performance)
LOCATION: East London
CONTRACT: Initial 3 months with scope for extension, 36 hours per week
Please note this role would be hybrid working.
Key Responsibilities
- Caseload Management - Take personal responsibility for a diverse caseload while proactively notifying the Senior Lawyer about any high-risk matters.
- Support Provision - Assist with casework during peak times or as needed to meet team demands and provide support to other teams upon request from the Principal Lawyer.
- Project Support - Collaborate on strategic projects across multi-functional teams, focusing on innovative and commercial solutions.
- Team Oversight - Supervise support staff to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in handling legal processes.
- Advocacy - Conduct advocacy on your caseload without external instruction unless in accordance with established procedures.
- Council Engagement - Attend meetings of the Councils to provide legal and governance advice and contribute to the creation and review of reports for decision-making processes.
- Flexible Availability - Be willing to work evenings, weekends, and occasional public holidays to meet the service requirements of our stakeholders.
- Legal Compliance - Ensure that the partner Councils receive the highest quality legal advice, facilitating propriety in decision-making.
Requirements
- Proven experience in legal practice with a strong understanding of the relevant legal frameworks.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in a governance context.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Demonstrated experience in providing legal advice and support on various matters.
- Flexibility to work outside standard hours as needed.
