Reed
Housing Lawyer (3-Month Contract) – Hybrid Working
Location: Hybrid (with occasional office attendance)
Contract: 3 months (initial) – Hourly Rate
Start: ASAP
Organisation: Public sector organisation (confidential client)
The Opportunity
We are working with a well-regarded public sector organisation seeking an experienced Housing Lawyer to join their legal team on an initial 3-month contract.
This is a varied and hands-on role where you’ll work closely with internal stakeholders, providing practical, solution-focused legal advice across a broad range of housing matters, while managing your own caseload and undertaking advocacy where required.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clear, pragmatic legal advice to officers on a range of housing law matters
- Manage a busy and diverse caseload, including:
- Housing disrepair
- Possession proceedings
- Anti-social behaviour (ASB) cases
- Undertake advocacy in both the County Court and Magistrates’ Court as required
- Support the wider legal team with proactive, commercially aware guidance
- Work independently while maintaining strong communication with key stakeholders
About You
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive (or equivalent experience)
- Strong experience in housing law, particularly:
- Disrepair claims
- Possessions
- ASB matters
- Confident advocate with prior court experience
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide clear, solution-led advice
- Able to manage a high-volume caseload autonomously
- Proactive, organised, and comfortable working with minimal supervision
Working Arrangements
- Hybrid role with flexible remote working
- Attendance required at least once per fortnight
- Willingness to attend court in person when required
Why Apply?
- Opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive legal team
- Interesting and impactful work within the public sector
- Flexible, hybrid working model
- Immediate start available
If you’re an experienced Housing Lawyer available at short notice and looking for your next contract, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Sophie Clarke at Reed (Norwich for a confidential discussion.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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