1 month contract with local authority

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice on routine and complex housing management and landlord-tenant issues.
  
• Conduct litigation efficiently, including anti-social behavior injunctions, possession claims, and housing disrepair claims.
  
• Prepare and draft legal documents such as pleadings, notices, and witness statements.
  
• Assist in instructing external solicitors for cases that cannot be handled in-house.
  
• Develop and implement processes for efficient legal service provision.
  
• Ensure effective communication between instructing officers and the legal team.
  
• Maintain data records and ensure sound data management.
  
• Stay updated with legal and regulatory frameworks affecting Housing Associations.
  
• Support junior legal team members and assist senior team members.
  
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, and staff.
  
• Provide cover for other solicitors and the Legal Services Manager (Litigation) as needed.
  

• Valid Law Society Practicing Certificate (Solicitor) or Bar Council certificate (Barrister).
  
• Ability to conduct litigation.
  
• Experience in housing management and landlord-tenant law.
  
• Strong drafting and legal document preparation skills.
  
• Effective communication and relationship-building abilities.
  
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks for Housing Associations.
  
• Ability to work collaboratively within a legal team.