Harrow Council
Disrepair Lawyer
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Disrepair Lawyer
HB Public Law
Roles Available at Lawyer and Senior Lawyer Level
Lawyer Salary Banding: £48,102 - £56,655
Senior Lawyer Salary Banding: £56,619 - £64,407
Join One of London's Leading Shared Legal Practices
HB Public Law is an innovative and ambitious shared legal service operated by and based in the London Borough of Harrow and providing legal support to the London Boroughs of Harrow, Barnet and Hounslow, together with Slough Borough Council.
HB Public Law are looking to recruit a Lawyer or Senior Disrepair Lawyer to join their highly regarded Housing and Civil Litigation Team. This is an exciting opportunity to undertake a varied and rewarding caseload across four local authorities, advising on matters that have a direct impact on local communities.
Applications from newly qualified lawyers are welcome, as well as applications from those with experience in housing law or broader civil litigation.
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Whether you are currently working in local government, private practice, a housing association, or another relevant environment, we would be keen to hear from you.
Responsibilities of the Disrepair Lawyer:
- The Disrepair Lawyer will manage their own caseload and provide practical, solution-focused advice to our clients on housing disrepair claims.
- They will work closely with officers and senior management across the client authorities and will have opportunities to undertake advocacy where appropriate.
- Depending on experience, the Disrepair Lawyer will also support and mentor junior colleagues, contribute to training initiatives and help develop best practice across the team.
- The team undertakes a wide range of housing and civil litigation work, which the Disrepair Lawyer may also be required to support with on occasion.
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About You
We are looking for individuals who are motivated, collaborative and committed to delivering high-quality legal services.
You will be:
- A qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX) with litigation practising rights, or soon to qualify
- Experienced in the area of housing disrepair
- Able to provide practical and commercially focused legal advice
- Comfortable managing your own caseload and prioritising competing demands
- A strong communicator with excellent client care skills
We welcome applications from:
- Local authority housing lawyers
- Housing association lawyers
- Private practice housing litigators
- Civil litigators interested in developing a housing law specialism
- Newly qualified lawyers with relevant training or pupillage experience
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