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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy Local Authority in Hampshire, are looking for an experienced Housing Solicitor to join their team and play a crucial role within their resident services operations.   

Position: Housing Solicitor
Rate: Up to £1,264 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35) 
Contract Duration: Temporary (Oct 2026) Possible Extension
Working Arrangement: Mainly Remote 

Purpose:

• To provide a high quality and timely legal service primarily to the Council’s resident Services Directorate. This will inlcude written and verbal advice, case management, drafting legal documents and representation/advocacy in all aspects Housing law. 

Job Responsibilities: 

• To be responsible for a personal caseload (managed through Iken CMS), including conduct of all legal functions related to those cases, including case handling, advice, advocacy, and representation, instructions to Counsel etc. as required.
• To advise, assist and deliver all aspects of Housing law including defending disrepair claims, possession action, injunctions and homelessness. 
• To assist all other lawyers in the Legal Partnership, in the preparation and compilation of documents, proceedings, case files, advice notes, training, and similar matters.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• Bachelor’s degree in law or other equivalent qualifying degree together with Post-Graduate Degree in Legal Practice.
• To have at experience working as a Solicitor/barrister/Fellow CiLex with litigation rights in the relevant area of law served by the team allocated to, preferably in a public law context.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. 

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

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