Housing Lawyer

Woking Borough Council

  • London
  • £48,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 hours ago
  • Apply easily
Circa £48, 000 per annum plus flexible benefits of up to £2,586 per annumWoking Borough Council has a number of exciting opportunities within its expert and well respected In-House Legal team to support the Council’s functions and services.An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic Housing Lawyer to play a key role in our team.We are looking for a Housing Lawyer to carry a varied caseload in all areas of Housing work as required including possession proceedings, disrepair claims, standard anti-social behaviour matters and private sector housing matters.You should be proactive, confident, organised and be able to work on your own initiative. You should be able to manage a busy workload to tight deadlines.You will support the Head of Legal Services and the Director of Legal and Democratic Services to provide a comprehensive, efficient and effective Legal service to the Council, as well as supporting lawyers in handling cases.In return, we offer
  • A competitive salary
  • Flexible benefits
  • Flexi time scheme
  • Membership of the local government pension scheme
  • Discounted health and leisure membership
  • The opportunity to work in a vibrant and dynamic part of Surrey with excellent amenities nearby and transport connections to London
When applying please clearly identifiy how your skills and experience match the job description and person specification. For an informal and confidential chat about this post, feel free to contact our Head of Legal Services, john.sharland@woking.gov.ukClosing date: 30 September 2025 @ 23.59
Interview date: W/c 6 October 2025For further information or to apply, please click on the 'Enquire/Apply' button below.

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