Lawyer (Housing and Litigation)
- Employer
- Royal Borough of Greenwich
- Location
- Greenwich, London (Greater)
- Salary
- £46,041 - £49,083
- Closing date
- 4 Nov 2024
Job Details
Are you a housing lawyer, ideally with local government experience and looking for variety and challenge?
The job
This is both an exciting and challenging time in Local Government Housing Law. Greenwich Legal Services is committed to being a high performing in-house legal service which plays an essential part in the achievement of the Royal Borough’s priorities and objectives for the benefit of our community.
You will join us at an exciting time as the Royal Borough continues to manage its own housing stock.
We are seeking a Lawyer (Housing) to join our busy team dealing with a varied caseload and providing legal advice, support and representation to the council in relation to Housing and Litigation matters. These include anti-social behaviour, unauthorised occupant and succession possession proceedings, disrepair claims, injunctions and closure orders. This is a fixed term role for 12 months.
We are looking to recruit keen, talented and committed individuals to this role. The successful candidate must be a Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive or equivalent and able to demonstrate experience of all aspects of the law relating to Housing.
Benefits of working for us:
- 28 days annual leave, rising to 31 days annual leave after 5 years’ service.
- A range of flexible working arrangements
- Excellent pension scheme
- Annual season ticket loan
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential
- Childcare Vouchers
- Staff Support Networks
- Greenwich Card which entitles you to discounts at local businesses
- Payroll giving
- Generous leave entitlement
- Employee Assistance Scheme
If you are interested in joining an accessible in-house Team which is integral to shaping the future of the Royal Borough of Greenwich apply now.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Karen Mitchell; Karen.Mitchell@royalgreenwich.gov.uk 0208 921 5176
To apply please click the Apply Now link below.
Company
Why work for the Royal Borough of Greenwich?
The Royal Borough Of Greenwich supports equality and diversity in the workplace. The borough has a clear commitment to the LGBT community, mental health issues, race equality and disability.
Greenwich offers a diverse range of roles, from junior to senior positions, spanning service sectors from children’s services to engineering.
With the main council offices based in the heart of Woolwich, employees also benefit from an excellent transport links, while central London is just 20 minutes away.
Excellent benefits
- Up to 31 days leave per year.
- Flexible working hours.
- Developing opportunities to maximise employee’s potential.
- Annual season ticket loan.
- Greenwich One Card which entitles employees to discounts at local businesses.
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