HB PUBLIC LAW
Disrepair Lawyer
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Disrepair Lawyer
HB Public Law
Roles Available at Lawyer and Senior Lawyer Level
Lawyer Salary Banding: £46,563 - £54,843
Senior Lawyer Salary Banding: £54,810 - £62,349
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.
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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What the successful Disrepair Lawyer will need:
- 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
Why Join HB Public Law?
- This is an opportunity to develop your career within a supportive, friendly and highly experienced team that values collaboration, learning and professional development.
- Working across four local authorities provides exposure to a breadth of work rarely available within a single organisation, allowing you to develop a wide range of expertise and gain experience of complex and challenging cases.
- HB Public Law are committed to supporting lawyers' development and have a strong track record of helping people progress throughout their careers.
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In addition, HB Public Law offer:
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Excellent learning and development opportunities
- Cycle Scheme
- Green Car Benefit Scheme
- Civil Service Sports Council membership
- Staff discounts and wellbeing support initiatives
Working Arrangements
HB Public Law operate from a hybrid office and lawyers typically attend the office two days per week, together with any required court attendance and client meetings (where these are not held remotely).
Apply Now
If you are looking for high-quality housing and litigation work, genuine career progression and the opportunity to make a difference across four local authorities, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our dedicated HB Public Law microsite for more information: https://hb-public-law.sellickpartnership.co.uk/
For an informal discussion about the Disrepair Lawyer role, please contact Elleyn Hewitt or Zofia Slater in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion about this role.
Please note that, should you be successful, the official role title for this position will be either ‘Lawyer’ or ‘Senior Lawyer – Housing and Civil Litigation Team’.
Closing Date: 30th September 2026
Proposed interview dates: 12th/14th/19th October 2026
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