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The role requires confident handling of housing litigation, with a particular focus on disrepair cases, dealing with cases from pre-litigation through to conclusion of litigation. It is essential that you have knowledge and proven experience of local authority housing disrepair and housing litigatio

Responsibilities of the Housing Lawyer: /n The successful housing lawyer will be responsible for undertaking ownership of a varied and demanding caseload to include; /n /n - A particular focus on disrepair cases, dealing with cases from pre-litigation through to conclusion of litigation /n - Pos

Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend. Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovative environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference. Southend City Council has a new full-time, permanent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Lawyer. The position will require you to hit the ground running, independently managing a varied caseload of contract and procurement matters. You will provide expert legal advice and support, dealing with commercial and construction contracts such as JCT and NEC. The team undertakes a broad range of work, including complex and high-value matters. Duties will include (but are not limited to) drafting, negotiating, and reviewing contracts and to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policies, working closely with procurement colleagues to provide procurement advice, including strategy and risk, reviewing and commenting on reports in respect of the Council’s governance and decision‑making procedures, including the Contract Procedure Rules. This is a key role in safeguarding the Council’s interests, managing legal risks, and supporting procurement and commercial initiatives. All with the support of the Principal and Senior Lawyers Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, you are required to be on‑site at the Civic Centre a minimum of 2 days a week To be shortlisted for this position, you must be a qualified lawyer with previous contract experience, preferably within a local authority environment. It is essential that you have litigation rights. You will be able to demonstrate the relevant skills and experience to be able to work independently, working on a caseload of matters, either in support of a wider initiative or as standalone cases. Be able to undertake procurement, contract and administrative work as necessary, to support the work of the team. Keep up to date with developments in the law, have good research and organisational skills, provide clear and concise legal advice as required. Develop legal technical expertise and experience in one or more areas of law with some supervision from the Principal Lawyer or the Senior Lawyer, where necessary When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: • 25 days annual leave, • flexible working, • excellent training and development opportunities They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the 'Why Work For Us?' tab. All applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check. The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A leading property management firm is seeking an experienced Landlord & Tenant Solicitor to join its team as Head of Department on a locum basis in Southend-On-Sea, Essex. This position will cover maternity leave. This role offers the opportunity to lead a specialist legal function, manage a team and provide expert advice across a broad range of landlord and tenant matters. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the department, managing complex caseloads and ensuring high-quality legal support is delivered to clients and internal stakeholders. You Will Lead The Landlord & Tenant Function, Including • Managing and supervising the day-to-day operation of the department, • Handling a varied caseload of landlord and tenant matters, • Providing strategic and practical legal advice to landlords, property managers and internal teams, • Advising on residential tenancy matters, possession proceedings, lease issues and tenancy disputes, • Managing complex disputes and litigation where required, • Reviewing and drafting legal documents, notices and correspondence, • Supporting negotiations and dispute resolution with tenants and third parties, • Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and best practice, • Providing guidance, mentoring and support to junior team members, • Working closely with property management teams to deliver commercially focused solutions, • Identifying opportunities to improve processes and enhance service delivery, • Qualified Solicitor with strong experience in Landlord & Tenant law, • Strong knowledge of residential landlord and tenant legislation and procedures, • Experience handling possession claims, tenancy disputes and related matters, • Ability to manage a varied and complex caseload independently, • Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills, • Commercially minded with the ability to provide practical advice, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively, • Experience working within a property, housing or property management environment would be advantageous Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A leading property management firm is seeking an experienced Landlord & Tenant Solicitor to join its team as Head of Department on a locum basis in Southend-On-Sea, Essex. This position will cover maternity leave. This role offers the opportunity to lead a specialist legal function, manage a team and provide expert advice across a broad range of landlord and tenant matters. • Managing and supervising the day‑to‑day operation of the department, • Handling a varied caseload of landlord and tenant matters, • Providing strategic and practical legal advice to landlords, property managers and internal teams, • Advising on residential tenancy matters, possession proceedings, lease issues and tenancy disputes, • Managing complex disputes and litigation where required, • Reviewing and drafting legal documents, notices and correspondence, • Supporting negotiations and dispute resolution with tenants and third parties, • Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and best practice, • Providing guidance, mentoring and support to junior team members, • Working closely with property management teams to deliver commercially focused solutions, • Identifying opportunities to improve processes and enhance service delivery, • Qualified Solicitor with strong experience in Landlord & Tenant law, • Strong knowledge of residential landlord and tenant legislation and procedures, • Experience handling possession claims, tenancy disputes and related matters, • Ability to manage a varied and complex caseload independently, • Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills, • Commercially minded with the ability to provide practical advice, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively, • Experience working within a property, housing or property management environment would be advantageous #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description Civil Litigation Solicitor (Partner), 8+ Years PQE, Essex, up to £80,000+ (DOE) - Are you an established litigation specialist ready for a new challenge, or a Senior Associate looking for the right opportunity to make the move into partnership? JOB REF:5731 /n THE ROLE: /n • Thi

Job Description OUR CLIENT /n Legal 500 Law Firm /n /n THE ROLE /n We have a new vacancy for a Senior Associate Insolvency Litigation Solicitor (7+ years PQE) to join a well established home counties office /n This is a role for a talented and commercially minded insolvency senior associat

Job Description Civil Litigation Solicitor, Essex – NQ-2 years - An established and expanding Essex law firm is looking to recruit a Civil Litigation Solicitor to join its growing dispute resolution team.This is an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor to develop their career within a supportive

Job Description Locum Housing and Litigation Locum Lawyer /n Sellick Partnership is currently working with a public sector-focused legal organisation looking to recruit an experienced Civil Litigation Lawyer on an initial 3-month contract, with the potential for extension. We are looking for a qu

Southend City Council is recruiting a full-time, permanent lawyer with substantial experience in housing disrepair litigation to join the in-house legal service. You will manage a varied caseload, handling pre-litigation through to conclusion, including high-value and routine disrepair claims, possession proceedings, injunctions and enforcement actions. Hybrid working is available with on-site presence at the Civic Centre for at least two days a week and court attendance as required; a strong #J-18808-Ljbffr

Southend City Council is seeking an Adult’s Social Care Lawyer on a full-time, permanent basis. The role entails advising on the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and related regulations, conducting legal research to support casework and policy development, and handling litigation in adult social care matters alongside the Court of Protection team. The post involves applications for deputy-ship, tenancy signatories and reviewing policies, with hybrid working and on-site presence two days a week at #J-18808-Ljbffr

Southend City Council are looking to appoint a full-time, permanent lawyer with substantial experience in housing disrepair litigation. You will work under the supervision of the Principal and Senior Lawyers, taking ownership of a varied and demanding caseload.

Conduct thorough legal research to support casework and policy development, advise and conduct litigation in relation to adult social care matters, including handling applications relating to Community DOLs, section 21 applications, S21A challenges, S16 welfare proceedings and care proceedings, disp

Experience of property litigation, commercial disputes, debt recovery, contract disputes, or civil litigation would be advantageous. Litigation Solicitor Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Litigation Solicitor to join their growing team. Key Responsibilities Managing a varied litigat

Job Description Civil Litigation Locum /n /n We are currently supporting one of our well-regarded local authority clients in the recruitment of a Civil Litigation Locum. We are seeking a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Cilex-qualified lawyer with relevant litigation rights; with previous exper

Job Description Locum Civil Litigation Lawyer /n £50-60 per hour /n Remote working /n Our client, a public sector organisation, is looking for an experienced civil litigation lawyer to join them for an initial period of 3 months, with the potential for extension. The ideal candidate will be

Property Litigation Solicitor, 1-2 Years PQE, Essex, £50,000 - £65,000 (DOE) - A new opportunity for an ambitious and commercially minded Property Litigation Solicitor to join a growing and dynamic Dispute Resolution department. PQE in Litigation, with demonstrable experience or interest in Proper

Essential experience for this Property & Commercial Litigation Solicitor vacancy:. Qualifications for this Property & Commercial Litigation Solicitor vacancy:. Top Legal 500 Law firm based in the heart of Central London are recruiting a Solicitor 3- 5 years + PQE within their Property & Commercial L

Civil Litigation Solicitor / 3+ PQE/ West Yorkshire / £55,000 (DOE) / This role offers a standout opportunity to develop your career within a leading firm’s civil litigation team – To apply please call Teagan on and quote Job Ref:. Newly Qualified Litigation Solicitor (Huddersfield, Barnsley,

A leading regional law firm in Brighton is seeking an ambitious Property Litigation Solicitor with 2-4 years PQE.

This role includes handling commercial and civil litigation matters, offering excellent career progression in a supportive environment. A prestigious legal recruitment firm is seeking a Litigation Solicitor / Legal Executive (NQ – 4 PQE) to join their team in Cambridgeshire.

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Senior Commercial Litigation Solicitor for a Hertfordshire-based role.

BWF Legal Recruitment is seeking a Commercial Litigation Lawyer to join a successful regional firm in Essex.

Ideal candidates hold New York Bar admission, 2–3 years of pre-litigation and litigation experience, and a strong academic record. You will manage your own caseload on personal injury and other defendant insurance litigation matters, with direct client contact and collaboration with senior attorne

Property Litigation Lawyer – Leeds. This is your chance to join a leading Legal 500 firm with a standout litigation team. A driven property litigation specialist (2+ PQE) eager to take their career to the next level.

Qualifications for this Commercial Litigation & Insolvency Solicitor opportunity:. PQE within the area of Commercial Litigation and Insolvency law. Benefits for this Commercial Litigation & Insolvency Solicitor opportunity:.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' PQE with experience across the full spectrum of commercial litigation. Executive Network Legal Ltd is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Lawyer in Cambridgeshire to join a leading regional practice. You will take ownership of your own cas

Venn Group is seeking a Locum Civil Litigation Lawyer for a Midlands-based Local Authority, offering predominantly remote working with occasional Court attendance and an hourly rate up to £55 umbrella. The role focuses on managing a diverse civil and commercial caseload, including property litigati

ENL Legal Recruitment is seeking a Commercial & Civil Litigation Solicitor with 1–5 years PQE to join a Staffordshire-based team handling diverse disputes for business and individuals.

Are you looking to take the next step in your litigation career within a highly regarded Legal 500 practice? Our client, a leading regional firm with an. Litigation Solicitor / Legal Executive (NQ – 4 PQE). Litigation Solicitor / Legal Executive to join a top-tier practice where your career will b

The role requires handling litigation and commercial matters, including disputes with franchisees and license issues. Candidates should have over 3 years of post-qualification experience (PQE), ideally with a background in litigation and commercial law.

The team handles various commercial litigation matters such as contract disputes, landlord and tenant disputes, property disputes, shareholder disputes, partnership disputes, insolvency litigation, professional negligence claims, construction litigation, adjudication and arbitration, and debt recove

They are seeking a senior commercial litigation solicitor to work on a broad range of complex and high-value commercial disputes for businesses, directors, shareholders and private clients. Strong technical knowledge and a deep understanding of commercial litigation. Senior Commercial Litigation Sol

Hybrid working, 3 days in office, 2 from home.My client, a specialist investigations consultancy, is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to lead their business development strategy and drive growth.This BD Manager role is a perfect combination of tactical delivery and strategic plann

A top legal recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Solicitor for a 12-month fixed-term contract starting January 2026. This role is with a leading law firm, focusing on complex litigation cases in the English Commercial Courts.

Ideal candidates will have litigation experience and strong communication skills, contributing to the growth of the litigation team while enjoying a great quality of life in Cornwall. A leading regional law firm is seeking a Litigation Solicitor to manage a diverse caseload and provide high-quality

Think Legal Recruitment is seeking a Property Litigation Lawyer in Leeds with 2+ years PQE to join a leading firm.

Areas of Law: Insurance Litigation/Defendant PI,Civil Litigation,Personal Injury - Claimant. Catastrophic Insurance Litigation (Senior Associate - 5yrs+ PQE).

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking Shipping Litigation Associates in London to join a prestigious marine practice.

This role offers the chance to become part of an expanding litigation team, where you will play a key role in handling a broad and stimulating caseload of high-value, complex insolvency and commercial litigation matters. We are delighted to present an outstanding opportunity for a Litigation Solicit

A progressive and growing law firm in Barnsley is looking to recruit a Commercial & Civil Litigation Solicitor to join its expanding Dispute Resolution team. This is a great opportunity for an NQ to 2 years' PQE Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to build their experience across a broad range of

The ideal candidate will have experience in handling a mixed caseload, including Commercial Litigation, Landlord & Tenant disputes, debt and company litigation, and insolvency. A respected legal firm in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Litigation/Dispute Resolution Solicitor.

Actis Legal is recruiting a Senior Associate to lead catastrophic insurance litigation matters in the North West, handling high-profile brain and spinal injury cases and complex traumas.

I'm working with an established North East law firm looking to appoint an experienced Solicitor Team Leader into its contested litigation department.

Edwards & Pearce - Doncaster is seeking a qualified Litigation Solicitor (CILEX acceptable) to join its market‑leading Recovery Team in Grimsby, with occasional work from the Hull office. The role involves managing and leading an established team, handling debt recovery litigation, and delivering

Recruit Select Limited is seeking an experienced Criminal Solicitor for roles across multiple offices in Buckinghamshire, Midlands, Hertfordshire, Berkshire, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Telford, Middlesex and Worcester.You will defend clients facing criminal charges in private

Civil Litigation Solicitor / 3+ PQE/ West Yorkshire / £55,000 (DOE) / This role offers a standout opportunity to develop your career within a leading firm’s civil litigation team – To apply please call Teagan on and quote Job Ref:. JOB TITLE: Civil Litigation Solicitor.

You will play a key role in managing major, multi‑party litigation involving high‑value commercial disputes. You will gain exposure to complex, high‑profile disputes that have attracted significant attention in the commercial litigation space. Acting as a senior point of contact within the lit