https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-housing-lawyer-the-oyster-partnership--c1f65545-821e-4276-bc7a-784519998461 RSS feed for Principal Housing Lawyer at The Oyster Partnership. en-gb Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:05:05 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-housing-lawyer-the-oyster-partnership--c1f65545-821e-4276-bc7a-784519998461 https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-housing-lawyer-the-oyster-partnership--c1f65545-821e-4276-bc7a-784519998461 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Essex | Salary: £55 - £65/hour | Type: Contract | I''m currently working with a Local Authority in Essex seeking an experienced Principal Housing Lawyer to support their Housing & Property team. Location: Essex (Hybrid, 3 days office/court attendance) Rate: -60-65 per hour Contract: Full-time, Interim (36 hours per week) The role will involve providing legal advice and representation across a broad range of housing matters, including: Homelessness and housing allocations Tenancy management, possession proceedings and evictions Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) matters and injunctions Housing disrepair claims Housing litigation and judicial reviews Policy advice and legal risk management You will manage a varied caseload, draft legal documentation, support key stakeholders, and conduct or oversee advocacy where required. Key requirements: Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX Strong housing law experience, ideally within local government or social housing Advocacy experience in County Court and/or Magistrates'' Court Experience handling landlord and tenant matters, ASB, possession proceedings and housing litigation Good knowledge of housing legislation and Civil Procedure Rules If you''d be interested in hearin... Contract