Senior Lawyer - Housing Prosecutions

Service Care Legal are working with a South London local authority is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Lawyer to support their Housing and Litigation function on a temporary/agency basis.
 
ROLE:                  Housing & Prosecutions Lawyer
LOCATION:         South London / hybrid working (2 days per week in the office)
RATE:                   £50.00ph umbrella / £44.11ph PAYE inc. holiday pay / £39.36ph PAYE exc. holiday pay
CONTRACT:        3 months with possibility of extension / 36 hours per week
 
This position will involve handling a varied and demanding caseload, with a particular emphasis on prosecution work, as well as delivering clear, high-quality legal guidance and representation to assist the Council in achieving its service objectives.
 
Key Responsibilities:
 

• Oversee a busy and complex caseload covering housing litigation and enforcement matters.
• Lead on prosecution cases, including preparation, progression, and advocacy where required.
• Deliver specialist legal advice to internal departments, ensuring adherence to relevant legislation and best practice.

 
Candidate Requirements:
 

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive holding a current practising certificate.
• Demonstrable experience in housing law and litigation within a local authority or similar setting.
• Strong background in prosecution work.
• Confident advocacy skills and the ability to manage a demanding caseload effectively.

 
Should this be an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969 or email across an updated CV to Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk. We welcome referrals which could be worth £250 each so please also bear t