Lawyer – Housing
cragroup · Posted Nov 9, 2026
- Remote
- Remote
- Contract
- 2+ years
Provide housing-related legal advice, litigation and advocacy services to the Council, supporting the Principal Housing Lawyer and Legal Services team.
Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of housing law matters
- Provide legal advice and guidance on housing and local government law
- Conduct litigation and advocacy on behalf of the Council
- Prepare pleadings, witness statements, legal submissions and court documentation
- Represent the Council at hearings, tribunals and legal proceedings
Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive
- Nice to have: Experience working within a Local Authority legal team
- Nice to have: Experience supervising trainees or junior legal staff
- Nice to have: Experience advising committees and elected Members
- Nice to have: Experience contributing to corporate projects and service developments