Locum Litigation Lawyer – 3 months + – Full/Part Time – Predominantly Remote Working – Up to £60 per hour Umbrella – Midlands

Position: Locum Litigation Lawyer

Organisation: Midlands based Local Authority

Duration: 3 months with the possibility of extension thereafter

Working Pattern: Full or Part Time hours can be considered

Working Arrangement: Predominantly Remote, with occasional Court attendance when required

Hourly Rate: Up to £60 per hour Umbrella

The ideal candidate will have at experience in handling Regulatory and Litigation matters in Local Authority.

Duties may include:

• Managing and defending legal challenges in the High Court against the council’s housing decisions
• Advising on Housing Law & ensuring council decisions (e.g., intentionality, priority need, suitability of accommodation) comply with legislation and case law
• Preventing Litigation & conducting internal reviews of homelessness decisions to resolve cases before they go to court
• Handling urgent matters regarding the duty to provide temporary accommodation while investigating homelessness applications
• Overseeing the council's duties to homeless people, including the prevention duty, relief duty, and main housing 

If you’re interested in this Locum Litigation Lawyer position, you can apply for this role online or contact Connie Ross or Emily Bradley directly via phone or email for further information on:

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Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.

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Locum Litigation Lawyer – 3 months + – Full/Part Time – Predominantly Remote Working – Up to £60 per hour Umbrella – Midlands