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Lawyer - Housing

Southwark Council
Posted 16 hours ago, valid for a day
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£60,000 - £72,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Southwark Council is seeking an experienced Housing Lawyer to work on complex housing law cases, requiring a strong background in public sector law.
  • Candidates must be qualified Solicitors, Barristers, or Legal Executives with post-qualification experience in housing law, particularly in anti-social behaviour.
  • The salary range for this position is £47,043 - £54,135, with additional market factor payments and benefits available.
  • The role demands excellent communication skills, the ability to manage a caseload independently, and a collaborative approach to working with a diverse legal team.
  • Flexible home working is offered, along with the opportunity to make a significant impact in one of London's most dynamic boroughs.

The role

Are you an experienced Housing Lawyer looking to broaden your legal expertise? Southwark Council is offering a unique opportunity to work on complex, high-profile cases that span diverse areas of housing law. This role will push you to expand your skills and make a significant impact in one of London’s most dynamic boroughs.Southwark Council is a progressive and forward-thinking local authority known for our commitment to making a positive impact on residents and businesses through our ‘Fairer Futures for All’ promise. With one of the largest council housing portfolios in the UK, exciting regeneration projects, and ambitious housing goals, we offer the perfect platform for a skilled Housing Lawyer to thrive.Key Responsibilities:

  • Advise on and represent the council in anti-social behaviour cases, civil injunctions, housing possession proceedings, and closure orders.
  • Provide housing management advice to support our diverse housing functions.
  • Work closely with a collaborative team across various legal disciplines.
  • Manage your own caseload independently, with support from senior lawyers and the wider Litigation Management Team.
  • You’ll be instrumental in guiding our approach to legal challenges, ensuring that Southwark remains a leader in housing law.

How will you make an impact as our Housing Lawyer?

  • We are seeking a qualified and experienced Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive with a strong background in housing law, policy, and public sector work.
  • Has post-qualification experience in housing law, particularly anti-social behaviour.
  • Is confident in providing high-quality, solutions-focused legal advice.
  • Can quickly adapt to new laws and policies, applying them effectively.
  • Brings knowledge of local government law and its relevance to housing.
  • Has strong communication skills, able to explain complex legal issues in a clear, concise manner.
  • Possesses excellent time management skills and understands the political sensitivities of the work.
  • Is collaborative and proactive in building strong working relationships.
  • Takes active responsibility for their ongoing professional development.
  • This role offers flexible home working blended with travel into our London Bridge HQ.

Additional salary details

About Southwark Council

Southwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with many social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population.At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities.?Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals, and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice, and inequality) underpins all that we do.Benefits and more information:

Working for Southwark Council – SouthwarkSalary Range: £47,043 - £54,135This post attracts an additional market factor payment of 5% of salary + hard to fill payment of £2,327 package which can be redeemed against gym membership, health insurance, season ticket purchase, bicycle purchase, additional voluntary contribution to pension, subscription, and professional fees.

Recruitment timetable

Application Closing Date: 11.59pm on the 3rd of November 2024

Interview Date: The 19th of November 2024

We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian, and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

  • Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
  • Are currently in care or have previously been in care.
  • If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.

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