Locum Housing Disrepair Solicitor

Company: Venn Group
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Location: West Midlands
Job Description:

Locum Housing Disrepair Solicitor – Midlands – 3 months + – Predominantly Remote Working – Up to £65 per hour (Umbrella)

Venn group’s specialist legal team are currently recruiting for an experienced Housing Disrepair Solicitor to join a reputable local authority in the Midlands.

The successful candidate will join the team on an initial 3-month locum contract. The role offers predominantly remote working, with some office attendance desirable but not essential, and flexibility for both full-time and part-time arrangements.

Rate: Up to £65 per hour (Umbrella)

Area of Law: Housing

Ideal Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will be a Qualified Solicitor with strong housing litigation experience, with a focus on disrepair matters. Previous Local Authority or wider Public Sector experience is highly desirable

Duties and responsibilities for this post may include:

  • Managing a high-volume caseload of housing disrepair claims
  • Providing legal advice and guidance to officers, senior stakeholders and client departments
  • Negotiating settlements and progressing matters efficiently
  • Instructing Counsel where required
  • Drafting pleadings, agreements and other legal documentation
  • Working closely with surveyors, contractors and internal teams to resolve disrepair matters
  • Advising on legal and procedural developments in housing law
  • Maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Job reference: J98392

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.

Locum Housing Disrepair Solicitor – Midlands – 3 months + – Predominantly Remote Working – Up to £65 per hour (Umbrella)

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Posted: October 21st, 2026