Senior Lawyer - Housing and Litigation (Housing Disrepair)

Civic Recruitment Limited | Contract

Senior Lawyer - Housing and Litigation (Housing Disrepair)

Greenwich, United Kingdom | Posted on 07/09/2026

At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation. That’s why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors.
In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries. These sector‑specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions.
Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre‑screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well‑positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

Job Description

6 Month Contract With A local Authority

Job Purpose

To provide senior‑level legal advice, representation, and strategic support across housing and litigation matters, with particular responsibility for housing disrepair. The postholder will lead and support a team of up to six lawyers, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, timely, and effective legal services. The role will involve managing a complex caseload, advising senior stakeholders, mitigating legal risk, and supporting the organisation in achieving its strategic and operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and provide professional support to a team of up to six lawyers, ensuring high standards of performance, service delivery, and professional development.
• Manage a varied and complex caseload of housing and litigation matters, with a particular focus on housing disrepair.
• Provide expert legal advice to internal clients, senior managers, and stakeholders on housing, litigation, and related matters.
• Provide specialist advice and representation in housing disrepair claims, including complex and high‑value matters.
• Conduct and oversee litigation proceedings, including possession proceedings, disrepair claims, injunctions, tenancy disputes, and other housing‑related litigation.
• Review and advise on complex legal issues, identifying risks and providing practical, proportionate, and solution‑focused advice.
• Draft and review pleadings, witness statements, legal correspondence, agreements, applications, and other legal documentation.
• Prepare cases for court and represent the organisation in hearings, negotiations, mediations, and other legal proceedings where appropriate.
• Negotiate with claimants, tenants, solicitors, barristers, courts, enforcement officers, and other external stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and oversight on complex or high‑risk cases, ensuring appropriate case management and timely progression.
• Support the development and implementation of legal strategies, policies, procedures, and service improvements.
• Ensure legal work is undertaken in accordance with relevant legislation, case law, procedural rules, professional standards, and organisational policies.
• Monitor caseloads, deadlines, performance, costs, and legal risks across the team.
• Develop effective working relationships with internal departments and external partners to ensure coordinated and effective delivery of legal services.
• Keep abreast of developments in housing law, disrepair law, civil litigation, local government law, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Legal Services function and promote best practice across the team.

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor or barrister with current authorisation to practise in England and Wales.
• Significant post‑qualification experience in housing law and litigation.
• Substantial experience working within a local government or public sector legal environment.
• Specialist knowledge and experience of housing disrepair is highly desirable.
• Proven experience managing complex and high‑volume litigation caseloads.
• Demonstrable experience of housing disrepair claims, including complex claims, negotiation, litigation, and court proceedings.
• Experience supervising, managing, or providing professional leadership to other lawyers.
• Strong knowledge of housing law, civil litigation, relevant procedural rules, and local government legal frameworks.
• Excellent advocacy, drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to provide clear, authoritative, and commercially/practically focused legal advice to senior stakeholders.

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