Principal Solicitor – Housing & Disrepair

Principal Solicitor – Housing & Disrepair

Lewisham, London

Initial 3-6 month contract

Rate: NEGOTIABLE BASED ON EXPERIENCE

We're seeking an experienced Principal Lawyer to lead the newly created Legal - Housing & Disrepair team at Lewisham on a temporary basis pending recruitment to the permanent role.

The successful candidate will report to the Head of Legal Services and will supervise a newly created and growing team of lawyers and assistants. The role will involve working in a collaborative manner with the wider legal team, the Council's Housing Department, councillors, external legal advisers and members of the public.

The successful candidate will have the legal knowledge and experience commensurate with a solicitor, barrister or CILEX with at extensive post qualification experience of housing law, preferably in a local government setting. They will have an ability to work under pressure, juggling caseloads, meeting priorities and dealing with conflicting deadlines. In addition, we expect the successful candidate will have great people skills and experience of managing, supporting and working alongside a diverse range of people.

If you have any questions about this role or wish to apply, please contact isobel@deekay.co.uk who will respond at the earliest convenience.