Senior Housing & Local Government Lawyer

Connected Local Government; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK seeks a Lead Lawyer to support housing work. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge in property law, grant agreements, and government-funded schemes. Responsibilities include being the primary contact for legal inquiries and providing advice to council officers. The role comes with a competitive pension scheme and enhanced annual leave. The application deadline is December 29, 2025, with interviews set for January 12, 2026.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Various discounts and perks

Qualifications

• Experience in property, housing, and regeneration matters.
• Good working knowledge of local government law.
• Ability to meet deadlines and provide effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Key contact for legal enquiries related to housing.
• Advise officers and elected members as needed.
• Attend Council Committees and working groups.

Skills

Property and housing law

Preparation of grant agreements

Advising on government-funded schemes

Negotiating contracts

Awareness of S106 Agreements

Housing litigation

Job description

A local council in the UK seeks a Lead Lawyer to support housing work. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge in property law, grant agreements, and government-funded schemes. Responsibilities include being the primary contact for legal inquiries and providing advice to council officers. The role comes with a competitive pension scheme and enhanced annual leave. The application deadline is December 29, 2025, with interviews set for January 12, 2026.