https://jobs.co.uk/job/lawyer-housing-disrepair-litigation-permanent-hays-social-care--fccb4840-e071-4680-ac5a-b82764ce0a4d RSS feed for Lawyer - Housing Disrepair Litigation - Permanent at Hays Social Care. en-gb Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:00:39 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/lawyer-housing-disrepair-litigation-permanent-hays-social-care--fccb4840-e071-4680-ac5a-b82764ce0a4d https://jobs.co.uk/job/lawyer-housing-disrepair-litigation-permanent-hays-social-care--fccb4840-e071-4680-ac5a-b82764ce0a4d Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Southend-on-Sea | Salary: £47665 - £54143/annum NEW SALARIES | Type: Permanent | Your new role Southend City Council are looking to appoint a full-time, permanent lawyer with substantial experience in housing disrepair litigation. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and committed legal professional with a proven track record in managing complex housing cases to join the Council''s in-house legal service.You will work under the supervision of the Principal and Senior Lawyers, taking ownership of a varied and demanding caseload. The role requires confident handling of housing litigation, with a particular focus on disrepair cases, dealing with cases from pre-litigation through to conclusion of litigation. This will include high-value and routine disrepair claims, possession proceedings, injunctions, closure orders and enforcement actions.This is a pivotal position for someone who can work independently, deliver high-quality legal advice, and manage cases from start to finish. A strong understanding of the pre-action protocol for housing conditions claims and the litigation process is essential. The post includes a combination of routine administrative tasks, as well as the provision of clear written and verbal legal advice representing the Council i... Permanent