Islington Council
Housing Litigation Lawyer
Housing Litigation Lawyer at Islington Council, based in Islington, London. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Islington, London
- Closing date
- Sector
- Solicitor
Reference https://jobs.islington.gov.uk/vacancies/3355/housing-litigation-lawyer.html
About the role
- Advert Start Date: - 27 Oct 2026
- Job category: - Support and administrative services
- Location: - 222 Upper Street
- Salary Details: - £52,920 - £62,634 (PO4-6)
- About The Role: - Job overview
Following a recent reorganisation, exciting opportunities have arisen within Legal Services for three dedicated, enthusiastic Housing Litigation Lawyers. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for public service, this could be your next career step.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEX fellow to join our high-performing in-house team as a Housing Litigation Lawyer, specialising in resolving legal disputes related to housing and property, including possession, anti-social behaviour, tenancy fraud, and homelessness matters. The role includes:
- Managing a substantial personal caseload, including providing legal advice on housing legislation, anti-social behaviour, homelessness, nuisance, landlord, tenant and leaseholder rights, and offering specialised expertise in your field.
- Drafting, negotiating and agreeing legal documentation.
- Staying current with developments in relevant areas of law and informing the Principal Lawyer about any implications for the Team's work.
- Advising on the Council's powers and decision-making processes, ensuring the legality of its decisions and risk mitigation.
- Acting as an advocate for the Council in relevant courts, tribunals, and inquiries, and instructing Counsel to represent the Council when necessary.
- Contributing to the efficient operation of the team and Legal Services as a cohesive unit, fostering collaboration and supporting colleagues to achieve shared goals.
- Drafting reports, preparing legal implications for reports to the Executive, and other member and officer-level meetings, and attending these meetings as a representative of Legal Services as needed.
- Contributing to developing policy and good practice.
- Assisting with client liaison including forward planning for service requirements and facilitating with training needs.
Working for our organisation
You will be working within the Housing Litigation Team in the Legal Services department, responsible for dealing with all aspects of housing litigation, associated advice and disputes.
For an informal discussion about this post please contact Sarah Williams, [email removed] or Satvir Sahota, [email removed] .
Note to Recruitment Agencies: We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We are managing the recruitment process internally and will reach out directly should we require external support. Thank you for your understanding.
Reference: https://jobs.islington.gov.uk/vacancies/3355/housing-litigation-lawyer.html · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 29 Nov 2026 · Listed via Islington Council
Apply for this job
This role is listed via Islington Council. Applications are handled on the employer's site.
Apply on employer siteOpens the employer's website in a new tab.
Signed in? Every job you apply for counts toward your weekly goal and badges. How it works
Safe applying: a genuine employer will never ask you to pay for a DBS check, training or equipment, or move you onto WhatsApp before you are hired. If this listing does, report it and do not pay anything.