Salary range: £52,194 – £58,461 p.a. incl. London weighting (plus fantastic benefits!)
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Civic Centre and other locations from time to time
The post requires office/court attendance of three days a week.
The Post
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated housing lawyer, ideally with some experience of civil and housing litigation, to join us in Brent’s impressive Civic Centre, located right next to Wembley stadium and just a 12-minute train ride from Baker Street and Kings Cross. The successful candidate will work in areas including disrepair, homelessness, possession proceedings and general civil litigation matters.
The Person
We are looking for a flexible individual with good knowledge and experience of housing law and practice and preferably someone with experience in at least one or more practice areas within the civil and housing litigation team.
Experience
Experience of conducting Disrepair Claim, Environmental Protection Act Prosecutions, Possession Proceedings, Homelessness and general civil litigation experience.
Qualifications
- Admitted Solicitor
- Qualified Barrister
- Chartered CILEX with litigation rights
Benefits
- Up to 33 days annual leave (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays
- Excellent pension with generous employer contributions (LGPS)
- Hybrid and flexible working options available for most roles
- Supportive family-friendly policies for parent, guardians, and carers
- Health and wellbeing support, including access to eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Financial support such as education sessions, childcare deposit loans, and season ticket loans
- Travel perks including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme, and great onsite facilities
- Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career
- Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure, and entertainment
Closing date
Wednesday 1 July 2026 (23:59)
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