Housing Law Solicitor - London, United Kingdom - Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited

Description

Principal Housing Lawyer
Hybrid working arrangement

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to the vibrant and culturally diverse communities Are you a Housing Lawyer with experience managing a team? Sellick Partnership are excited to be exclusively recruiting to a brilliant new Permanent Principal Housing and Disrepair Lawyer post to join the friendly Legal team at the London Borough of Lewisham.

This is a full-time role and the Principal Housing Lawyer will be required to attend the offices in Catford at least twice per week.

Advising the Council and senior officers on Housing Law and related matters
Monitoring the quality of work undertaken by the team
Managing a team of around 4 and ensuring adequate training and development
Undertaking a full caseload of housing and disrepair matters, including homelessness, ASB, etc
Liaising with clients in respect of service delivery, how to improve performance and standards within the team
Presentation of training courses and seminars for staff members
Deputising for the Head of Legal
The successful Housing Lawyer will possess:
A current practising certificate (either as a Barrister, Solicitor or Legal Executive)
Strong experience in all matters relating to housing law
The Housing Lawyer role includes some excellent benefits such as:
Local Government pension scheme
Bike loan and season tickets
Significant discounts in local cafes, shops and restaurants
Discounted Gym membership
Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Access to a health insurance scheme
Supportive staff networks
Flexible working arrangements
Interested in applying for the Principal Housing Lawyer role?

Please apply as soon as possible to be considered for this position, or contact Rayhaneh Tehrani in our Manchester office for an informal discussion about the role.

Diversity
Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer.

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