Service Care Legal are currently recruiting on behalf of a London Borough Council who are seeking a Housing Lawyer to join their team on a contract basis.

Please find below further details with regards to this position.

ROLE: Housing Lawyer (ASBO)
LOCATION: London
RATE: £40.00 to £50.00 per hour
CONTRACT: 3 months ongoing

Please note that this would be hybrid working (2 days per week)

The Role of the Housing Lawyer

• To undertake a substantial caseload of anti-social behaviour (ASB) matters


• Cases will relate to the Housing Act 1985, Housing Act 1996, Crime and Disorder Act 1998, Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003, Equality Act 2010, Anti-Social Crime and Policing Act 2014 & Domestic Abuse Act 2021


• To draft, negotiate and agree legal documentation arising out of the exercise of the Council's anti-social behaviour/housing litigation functions

The Person

• A qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with a current practising certificate


• A strong technical understand in relation to ASBO law in a public sector


• Previous working experience within a local authority

If this Housing Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969, or email lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk.

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.