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Adecco
Housing Lawyer (Locum)
Ealing, London
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- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 3 hours ago
- Salary
- £33.78 - 45.18 - Hour
- Recruiter
- Adecco
- Closes
- 20 Jul 2026
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Housing Lawyer (Locum)
Location: Perceval House (Hybrid working)
Contract Length: 3 months (likely extension)
Start Date: ASAP (Vacant post)
Interviews: ASAP
Rate: £40.54-£45.18 Umbrella / £30.31-£33.78 PAYE
The Opportunity
We're working with a local authority seeking an experienced Housing Lawyer to join their Legal Services team on a locum basis. This is an excellent opportunity to handle a diverse and high-profile caseload, advising on complex housing law matters and supporting key council functions.
Key Responsibilities
Provide highly technical and specialist legal advice across housing law, including homelessness, community safety, judicial review, inquests, and inquiries.
Conduct both straightforward and complex proceedings, including evaluation of evidence, case preparation, strategic case management, and advocacy where required.
Advise clients on legal risks and potential challenges, including judicial review, and provide mitigation strategies.
Represent the council in court, tribunals, and key stakeholder meetings.
Manage a busy caseload independently, ensuring deadlines and service standards are met.
Key Skills & Experience
Strong experience in housing law within a local authority or public sector setting.
Proven ability to manage complex litigation and casework, including advocacy where appropriate.
Experience advising on judicial review and public law risks.
Ability to manage a high-volume caseload autonomously.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, practical legal advice to non-legal stakeholders.
Essential Requirements
Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive (UK qualified).
Why Apply?
Competitive hourly rates
Hybrid working model
Immediate start available
Opportunity to work on complex and impactful local authority matters
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. xjnqpsq
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