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A local authority in the South East is seeking an experienced Housing Disrepair Lawyer to join its Legal Services team on an interim basis. The organisation is undergoing a period of change as it brings previously outsourced housing disrepair work back in-house. This is a key opportunity to contribute to the development of new internal processes and help build the council’s capacity in a growing area of demand.

Your new role

You will manage a varied caseload of housing disrepair matters and support the transition of work from external providers. Responsibilities will include:

• Handling housing disrepair files from end to end

• Conducting litigation (and attending hearings on occasion)

• Developing templates, workflows and procedures to support effective in‑house delivery

• Supporting and guiding colleagues as internal capability grows

• Managing costs elements of cases and contributing to improved case-handling practices
  
  You’ll be working autonomously, supporting the council through a period of operational improvement.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful, you must be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with solid experience in housing disrepair litigation. You will also need:

• Strong end‑to‑end case management experience

• Experience with costs negotiations and case closure processes

• Confidence handling hearings independently

• The ability to set up or refine legal processes and documentation

• A proactive, organised and solutions‑focused approach
  
  Experience in a local authority environment is beneficial but not essential if you have strong housing disrepair expertise.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive hourly rate of £65–£75, depending on experience

• One day per week office attendance

• 3‑month rolling contract

• The opportunity to shape and influence new internal legal processes

• A supportive team environment within a public sector organisation undergoing positive change

What you need to do now

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