# Housing Litigation Lawyer

**Company**: Islington Council
**Location**: London Borough of Islington, Greater London
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: GBP 52,920 - 62,634 per year
**Category**: Legal
**Industry**: Government & Public Sector

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## Description

We are seeking a qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEX fellow to join our high-performing in-house team as a Housing Litigation Lawyer, specialising in resolving legal disputes related to housing and property.

The role includes:

- Managing a substantial personal caseload, including providing legal advice on housing legislation, anti-social behaviour, homelessness, nuisance, landlord, tenant and leaseholder rights

- Drafting, negotiating and agreeing legal documentation

- Staying current with developments in relevant areas of law and informing the Principal Lawyer about any implications for the Team's work

- Advising on the Council's powers and decision-making processes, ensuring the legality of its decisions and risk mitigation

- Acting as an advocate for the Council in relevant courts, tribunals, and inquiries, and instructing Counsel to represent the Council when necessary

- Contributing to the efficient operation of the team and Legal Services as a cohesive unit, fostering collaboration and supporting colleagues to achieve shared goals

- Drafting reports, preparing legal implications for reports to the Executive, and other member and officer-level meetings, and attending these meetings as a representative of Legal Services as needed

- Contributing to developing policy and good practice

- Assisting with client liaison including forward planning for service requirements and facilitating with training needs

We offer:

- Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service

- A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, as well as a 35-hour working week

- Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential

- Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum

- Excellent local government pension scheme

- Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships

- Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more!

## Skills

### Required
- housing legislation
- anti-social behaviour
- homelessness
- landlord and tenant rights

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