Solicitor – Litigation

Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Southern Housing who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience

We are looking for a Solicitor – Litigation this role will be based at: EC1M 5LA,
4 days per week in the office for 4 weeks, then 3 days until week 12, then 2 days

The right candidate will:

The role involves providing legal advice and conducting litigation on housing management and landlord and tenant disputes for Southern Housing and its group partners. The solicitor is responsible for managing a varied caseload, including anti-social behaviour injunctions, possession proceedings, tenancy fraud claims, access injunctions, housing disrepair claims, Environmental Protection Act prosecutions, Court of Protection applications and debt recovery matters.

Key responsibilities include:

* Advising on housing litigation and contentious landlord and tenant matters.

* Drafting pleadings, witness statements, claim forms, defences, injunction applications, chronologies and trial bundles.

* Conducting advocacy where appropriate (excluding trials).

* Instructing and managing external solicitors and counsel when required.

* Delivering legal training and sharing legal updates with colleagues.

* Supporting and mentoring junior legal team members.

* Maintaining effective relationships with internal clients and external stakeholders.

We require the following:

* The position requires a qualified solicitor or barrister with strong housing law and litigation skills, excellent legal drafting ability, sound judgment, and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters professionally.

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed