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Newly Qualified Housing and Disrepair Lawyer
PR/003061_1792159960
Posted: 16/10/2026
- £40 - £50 per hour
- London
- Contract/Interim
- Legal, Local Government & Public Sector
Newly Qualified Housing and Disrepair Lawyer
London Council
Hybrid Working Arrangement
Have you just finished your training contract and are looking for a locum role in housing litigation?
Do you love housing law and are interested in developing your knowledge and experience?
Do you have experience in disrepair and statutory nuisance?
Our client's Housing and Disrepair Litigation team is seeking to recruit a newly qualified lawyer to provide succinct legal advice and assistance primarily in disrepair and statutory nuisance, but also in relation to non-standard possession claims and anti-social behaviour claims. You will be expected to manage your own caseload, draft documents and pleadings. There will also be advocacy opportunities.
Excellent training and development opportunities, including possible permanent opportunities.
What the successful Newly Qualified Housing Lawyer will possess:
Our client is looking for an ambitious lawyer with a good knowledge and experience in Housing Law, especially in disrepair and possession matters. The successful candidate must be a Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX/ Chartered Legal Executive and be familiar with the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, the Environmental Protection Act 1990, the Equality Act 2010 and the Civil Procedure Rules. They must have good presentation skills and the ability to give clear and proactive legal advice.
The role will involve office attendance in London on a hybrid basis 1-2 days per week.
Please apply as soon as possible to be considered for this position.
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Rayhaneh Tehrani
Associate Director