Senior Housing Lawyer

Service Care Legal are recruiting on behalf of a London Borough Council who are seeking a Senior Housing & Disrepair Lawyer to join their team on a contract basis.

Please find below further details regarding this opportunity.

ROLE: Senior Housing and Disrepair Lawyer
LOCATION: South East London
CONTRACT Initial 3 month with scope for extension, 36 hours per week
RATE: £40.00 to £50.00 per hour LTD (DOE, PQE and interview performance)

Please note that this position would require office attendance 2 days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise on all aspects of housing law, with a focus on disrepair claims and landlord-tenant disputes.


• Represent the council in court hearings, including disrepair claims and related housing matters.


• Manage a varied caseload of housing disrepair cases from inception to conclusion, providing effective and pragmatic legal solutions.


• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, witness statements, and advice notes.


• Work closely with the council's housing department to support compliance with legal obligations and housing policies.


• Ensure the timely and effective resolution of cases, liaising with clients, external parties, and stakeholders.

The Person:

• Qualified solicitor, barrister, or legal executive with significant experience in housing law, particularly disrepair.


• Strong track record in handling complex housing disrepair claims, ideally within the public sector.


• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to advise and represent the council effectively.


• Knowledge of the legal frameworks surrounding housing law, including relevant statutes and case law.


• Experience in dealing with court proceedings and advocacy.

If this Senior Housing Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969 , or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk.

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.