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Principal Housing Lawyer

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ 55 - 65 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Essex

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

I'm currently working with a Local Authority in Essex seeking an experienced Principal Housing Lawyer to support their Housing & Property team.
Location: Essex (Hybrid, 3 days office/court attendance)
Rate: £60-65 per hour
Contract: Full-time, Interim (36 hours per week)
The role will involve providing legal advice and representation across a broad range of housing matters, including:

Homelessness and housing allocations
Tenancy management, possession proceedings and evictions
Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) matters and injunctions
Housing disrepair claims
Housing litigation and judicial reviews
Policy advice and legal risk managementYou will manage a varied caseload, draft legal documentation, support key stakeholders, and conduct or oversee advocacy where required.
Key requirements:

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX
Strong housing law experience, ideally within local government or social housing
Advocacy experience in County Court and/or Magistrates' Court
Experience handling landlord and tenant matters, ASB, possession proceedings and housing litigation
Good knowledge of housing legislation and Civil Procedure RulesIf you'd be interested in hearing more, please get in touch and I'd be happy to discuss the opportunity further.
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The Oyster Partnership Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

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