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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in Southeast London, are looking for an experienced Senior Lawyer to join their team and play a crucial role in their waste reduction. 

Position: Senior Lawyer (Housing Disrepair) 
Rate: £55 per hour (Umbrella) 
Contract Duration: Temp (March 2026) Possible Extension
Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Job Purpose:

• To undertake an extensive caseload of complex legal work within the housing disrepair section. 

Job Responsibilities:

• To undertake an extensive caseload of complex legal work as a senior member of the Team providing high level advice services to Elected Members (including Committees), senior managers, staff and external clients in accordance with legal/professional standards.
• To appear on behalf of the Council and other external clients at the Magistrates’ Court, County Court, Tribunals and Inquiries as required and to instruct Counsel to appear in Higher Court matters.
• To keep abreast of legal developments in the legal practice area of the team and help to ensure that the Team operates in accordance with modern good practice, legal/regulatory requirements and authority policies/procedures.

Job Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor or barrister or chartered legal executive.
• Experience of management or supervision and development of qualified and unqualified staff. 
• Experience of working under pressure and prioritising caseload.

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.

To explore other exciting opportunities or learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our website https://www.temptingrecruitment

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