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Our client, a London Borough based in South London, is currently recruiting for a Housing Litigation Solicitor on a 3-month rolling basis. The position is due to start immediately on a full-time basis. The hourly rate is negotiable based on experience for this position. The ideal candidate will have experience of a wide range of Housing Litigation matters, with experience in ASB and repossession highly beneficial. All candidates must be qualified with the ability to conduct their own advocacy, requiring an on-site presence of once a week. Duties will include (but are not limited to): * Reporting into the Senior Housing Lawyer, being responsible for your own varied Housing Litigation * Handling a case load of routine, complex and potentially sensitive legal cases made up of contentious and non-contentious matters including advice on repairs obligations and other landlord & tenant related matters * Providing specialist and responsive legal and procedural advice to...

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of commercial and local authority property work, providing practical and solution-focused legal advice to internal departments and stakeholders. Key responsibilities will include: * Managing a diverse caseload of property matters on behalf of the Local Authority * Advising on commercial property transactions including acquisitions, disposals, leases, licences, easements and wayleaves * Supporting regeneration, development and infrastructure projects * Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of legal documents and agreements * Advising on landlord and tenant matters * Assisting with property aspects of planning, highways and governance matters where required * Providing clear and pragmatic legal advice to officers, members and senior stakeholders * Attending meetings remotely and working collaboratively with internal departments * Ensuring work is carried out in line with local government...

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Planning & Highways Lawyer to join a well-established Local Authority legal team on a fully remote basis. This opportunity offers a varied caseload covering complex planning, highways and development matters within a supportive and collaborative environment. The Role The successful candidate will provide legal advice and support across a broad range of planning and highways matters, working closely with planning officers, highways teams, committees and senior stakeholders. Key responsibilities will include: * Managing a varied caseload of planning, highways and local government matters * Advising on planning applications, enforcement, appeals and development control issues * Drafting and negotiating Section 106 Agreements, Section 38 Agreements, Section 278 Agreements and related highways documentation * Providing legal support on regeneration, infrastructure and development projects * Advising on highway stopping...

A Local Authority is seeking an experienced Housing & Litigation Lawyer to join its busy and supportive legal services team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad and interesting caseload, advising on a range of contentious housing and general litigation matters within the public sector. This position can be undertaken on a fully remote basis, with flexibility available depending on candidate preference. The Opportunity You will play a key role in providing legal advice across housing management and litigation matters, working closely with internal departments and external stakeholders to support the Authority’s operational and strategic objectives. The caseload will include a mix of: * Housing possession proceedings * Anti-social behaviour and injunction applications * Homelessness and housing advisory work * Disrepair claims * Judicial review and public law matters * General civil litigation on behalf of the Authority * Enforcement and...

We are partnering with a Local Authority seeking an experienced Contracts & Procurement Lawyer to support a busy legal team on a fully remote basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a lawyer looking to work on commercially focused public sector matters with a high level of autonomy and flexibility. The Role You will advise on a wide range of contractual and procurement matters across multiple service areas, supporting the Authority on both day-to-day legal issues and large-scale strategic projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for: * Advising on public procurement matters and compliance with relevant procurement legislation * Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts and agreements * Supporting tender processes, framework agreements and commissioning projects * Providing legal advice on subsidy control, governance and risk where required * Assisting with major projects involving external suppliers, partnerships...

Adult Social Care Lawyer – Local Authority (Fully Remote) An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer to join a Local Authority legal team on a fully remote basis. This role offers the chance to work on a rewarding and varied caseload, supporting vulnerable adults and advising on complex social care matters within a collaborative public sector environment. The Role The successful candidate will provide legal advice across a broad range of adult social care matters, working closely with adult services, safeguarding teams and senior officers. Duties will include: * Managing a caseload of adult social care and Court of Protection matters * Advising on Care Act responsibilities and safeguarding issues * Conducting and advising on Deprivation of Liberty matters and related applications * Supporting Mental Capacity Act matters and best interests decisions * Providing legal advice to social workers, officers and senior stakeholders...

We are currently assisting a Local Authority in the recruitment of an experienced SEN Lawyer to join its in-house legal team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a specialist and highly rewarding caseload, supporting education services on a wide range of Special Educational Needs matters. The role offers flexible remote working arrangements and the chance to join a friendly and collaborative team. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will provide legal advice and representation in relation to SEN and education law matters, including: * Managing a caseload of SEN Tribunal matters from instruction through to resolution * Advising education officers and senior stakeholders on SEN legislation and statutory duties * Preparing responses, witness statements and legal documentation for Tribunal proceedings * Conducting advocacy at SEND Tribunal hearings where appropriate, or instructing external counsel * Advising on Education, Health and Care Plans...

A Local Authority is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join its legal services team on a fully remote basis. This is an excellent opportunity to advise on a wide range of employment matters within a large and diverse public sector organisation. Working closely with HR, senior management and internal departments, you will provide practical and commercially focused legal support across both contentious and non-contentious employment issues. The Role The successful candidate will undertake a varied workload which may include: * Advising on disciplinary, grievance, capability and sickness absence matters * Supporting HR teams on complex employee relations issues * Managing Employment Tribunal claims from initial instruction through to hearing * Drafting and reviewing employment-related documentation, policies and settlement agreements * Advising on redundancy, restructuring and TUPE matters * Providing legal support on equality, discrimination and...

Highways Lawyer - 21 hours per week Job Purpose: To contribute to the provision of a comprehensive legal service to the client and its Officers. The client is a unitary authority and the local highway authority for its area. We are seeking to appoint a Highways Lawyer to provide legal advice and support on a wide range of highways and transportation matters, varying in complexity, to support the effective discharge of the client’s statutory functions. The role will include advising on highways matters arising from a high level of development and regeneration activity across the borough, including the highways and traffic implications of major and complex schemes. The post will be undertaken within a changing and evolving organisation, including in the context of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), requiring flexibility, resilience, and a collaborative approach to service delivery. About you: You will be a qualified solicitor, barrister, or chartered legal executive with a...

A North London local authority is currently seeking an experienced Senior Civil Litigation Lawyer to join its established Legal Services team on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a broad range of contentious matters within a supportive and fast-paced local government environment.   ROLE:                  Senior Civil Litigation Lawyer LOCATION:         North London RATE:                   £49.91ph umbrella / £44.43ph PAY inc. Holiday pay / £39.65ph PAYE exc. holiday pay CONTRACT:        3 months with possibility of extension   The Role To manage a varied caseload of civil and commercial litigation matters Cases will include landlord and tenant, housing litigation, employment disputes, licensing and judicial reviews Contributing to the management and strategy of the Legal Services Team Advising members at public and private meetings, including committees and sub-committees About You A qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE Experience of...

Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our Public sector client for Qualified Solicitors / Barristers with circa 3+ years PQE to take on the role of Planning Lawyer for 6 – 12 months. This is a hybrid working role needing 60% onsite in Westminster. This is a varied advisory role combining Planning and environmental law advice, Public law / judicial review risk, Policy development and legislation support as well as high-profile casework. You will provide advice on: Planning decisions (including called-in decisions and appeals) Planning reform and legislation (including SIs) Infrastructure and major development projects Legal risk and potential challenge (including JR)Key Responsibilities Provide pragmatic, risk-based legal advice on planning, environmental and public law matters Advise on major infrastructure and development projects (e.g. energy, transport, regeneration) Support policy development and legislative change, including drafting secondary legislation Advise on...

The Compliance Officer role in the not-for-profit sector focuses on ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory standards within the property department. Based in Liverpool, this fixed-term position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact. Client Details The organisation is a well-established not-for-profit entity operating in the property sector. It is committed to maintaining high standards and providing safe and reliable services. The company fosters a professional and supportive environment, reflecting its mission-driven values. Description Ensure compliance with all regulatory and safety standards within the property portfolio. Monitor and manage risk assessments and safety audits across sites. Develop and implement policies and procedures to maintain regulatory compliance. Provide clear guidance and support to internal teams regarding compliance matters. Investigate and resolve compliance issues promptly and effectively. Maintain accurate and up-to-date...

Procurement & Commercial Review Consultant (Interim) Location: Birmingham (Hybrid - minimum 1 day per week on-site) Day Rate: £500-£575 (dependent on experience) Duration: 8-10 weeks per assignment (~40-50 days) Engagement: Interim / Consultancy Overview We are supporting a leading infrastructure consultancy engaged by a major UK local authority to deliver two strategic review programmes across a high-value capital infrastructure portfolio (circa £50m-£75m annually). These engagements are designed to assess, challenge and enhance both pre-procurement and post-contract processes, ultimately improving governance, consistency and commercial outcomes across a complex programme of works, services and resource-based contracts. This is a high-impact assignment where the successful consultant will play a key role in shaping future operating models, processes and standards. Scope of Services The appointed consultant will be responsible for delivering structured reviews and...

Document Reviewer Location: London (Embankment) - Hybrid working (40% office attendance over a month / approximately 2 days per week in the office, no set days). Please note the client will be moving to Canary Wharf towards the end of 2026. Hours: Monday - Friday, 36 hours per week Contract Length: Temporary - 6 months (with potential extension) Pay Rate: £15.84 per hour PAYE Security Clearance: Candidates must be eligible to obtain SC Clearance. Key Responsibilities Engage in team meetings and familiarise yourself with case specifics, demonstrating the ability to understand and assimilate complex information. Review large volumes of documents and evidence with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Utilise digital document review platforms and Excel to review, describe, categorise and manage substantial amounts of data effectively. Cross-reference documents to compile coherent evidence sets and accurately summarise large volumes of information. Identify,...

Job Title: Compliance Officer (Building Compliance) Location: East of England / Hybrid Contract: 6-months ongoing (potential permanent) Pay: Inside IR35 - Negotiable A large housing provider is seeking an experienced Gas Compliance Officer to support the management and delivery of domestic gas compliance across a significant residential housing portfolio. Main Responsibilities Managing landlord gas safety compliance programmes • Monitoring contractor performance and compliance delivery • Managing no-access procedures and compliance records • Investigating compliance issues, incidents and customer complaints • Ensuring statutory gas safety obligations are met • Liaising with contractors, surveyors, housing teams and residents • Maintaining accurate compliance databases and reporting information Qualifications/Experience • Gas compliance experience within housing, local authority or social housing environments • Strong understanding of landlord gas safety requirements and...

Compliance & Privacy Officer 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract Circa £50,000 + Benefits Hybrid Working – 2 Days in Crewe / 3 Days Remote The Opportunity We’re looking for an experienced Compliance & Privacy Officer to join a leading transport and operational services business on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role within a highly visible function, helping to shape and strengthen compliance, governance and data protection practices across multiple business areas. Working closely with Group Compliance and stakeholders across the wider organisation, you’ll act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert across a broad range of compliance and data protection activities. The role offers significant variety, autonomy and the opportunity to influence best practice across a complex operational environment. If you enjoy building strong working relationships, improving processes and driving high standards of compliance in a practical...

Solicitor (2-3 PQE) - In-House (12-month FTC) 📍 Crawley (Hybrid) | 💼 Contract | 💰 £70,000 - £80,000 + benefits We are working with a global technology business seeking a talented Solicitor (2-3 PQE) to join their European legal team. This is an excellent opportunity to move into (or further develop within) an in-house role with broad exposure and direct support from senior leadership. The Role Reporting to the General Counsel, you will play a key role in delivering legal, compliance and risk support across the organisation's European operations. This is a genuinely varied position offering a mix of commercial, regulatory and advisory work. Key Responsibilities Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of commercial contracts Advising internal stakeholders on legal risk and contractual matters Supporting compliance and regulatory activities (e.g. data protection, internal policies) Assisting with legal documentation, governance and record-keeping Liaising with internal teams...

This is an ideal role for finance graduates or early-career candidates looking to gain hands-on experience within a professional finance team over the summer, with genuine potential for longer-term opportunities. Client Details We're offering an exciting opportunity for a Finance Assistant to join a global business, supporting the Cash & Collections function with a key operational project focused on vendor request processing. You'll support an important project involving vendor forms and bank detail updates, helping ensure accuracy, compliance, and smooth client communication. This role sits within a collaborative international team, working closely with colleagues both in the UK and the US. Description Key Responsibilities Process and manage vendor requests, including updates to bank details Review and validate client-submitted documentation Ensure all changes are accurately recorded in internal systems Liaise with clients to request missing information and follow up on...

A Local Authority legal team is looking to appoint an experienced Childcare Lawyer to support a busy and well-regarded department handling a broad range of public law childcare matters. This role offers flexible remote working and the opportunity to work within a collaborative and supportive team environment. The Position You will manage a caseload of childcare and safeguarding matters, providing legal advice to social care teams and representing the Authority in care proceedings and related hearings. Responsibilities will include: * Managing a caseload of public law childcare matters from initial instruction through to final hearing * Advising social workers, children’s services and senior officers on safeguarding and child protection issues * Conducting and progressing care proceedings under the Children Act * Preparing legal documentation, applications, statements and court bundles * Attending hearings remotely and/or in person where required * Advising on...

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Prosecutions Lawyer to join a busy Local Authority legal team. This role offers the opportunity to undertake a varied and interesting caseload of criminal and regulatory prosecutions, working within a supportive public sector environment with flexible remote working arrangements available. The Role The successful candidate will advise and represent the Authority across a broad range of prosecutions and enforcement matters, working closely with internal departments, enforcement officers and external agencies. Responsibilities will include: * Managing a caseload of criminal and regulatory prosecutions on behalf of the Authority * Advising on enforcement matters relating to environmental health, trading standards, licensing, housing and public protection * Preparing cases for court, including drafting summonses, witness statements and legal notices * Conducting advocacy in the Magistrates’ Court where appropriate *...