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Locum Housing Disrepair Solicitor

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Job ID:

40884

Practice Area(s):

Housing/ASB

Location:

West Midlands 
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Employment Type:

Locum

Posted:

14.10.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority

Employer Ref:

J98392

Salary:

£65.00

Salary Type:

per hour
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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
For any questions regarding this vacancy, please contact Emma Walker or Connie Ross on 07441 916435. Alternatively, to register your interest please email an updated CV and your current availability to midlandslegal@venngroup.com.
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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Locum Housing Disrepair Solicitor

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Job ID:

40884

Practice Area(s):

Housing/ASB

Location:

West Midlands 
col-narrow-right   

Employment Type:

Locum

Posted:

14.10.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority

Employer Ref:

J98392

Salary:

£65.00

Salary Type:

per hour
col-wide   

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
For any questions regarding this vacancy, please contact Emma Walker or Connie Ross on 07441 916435. Alternatively, to register your interest please email an updated CV and your current availability to midlandslegal@venngroup.com.
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)