Litigation Housing Lawyer

Grade / Salary

ME15 £54,267 - £58,461 per annum plus £3,000 Welcome payment

About SLLP

Founded in 2011, the South London Legal Partnership (SLLP) is the in-house legal service for the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames and the London Boroughs of Merton, Richmond upon Thames, Sutton and Wandsworth. SLLP is committed to being a high performing in house shared legal service which plays an essential part in the achievement of the priorities and objectives of our five local authorities for the benefit of their communities. The partnership has staff and an annual turnover of £14 million. Over 1 million people are represented by the constituent councils we serve. Operating at scale has enabled us to recruit and retain excellent staff and provide a consistently high standard of service to our five Boroughs.

Role Overview

Having recently expanded our Housing Litigation Team we are seeking to recruit a lawyer to join a vibrant, dedicated and highly skilled team, where every member is valued, supported and encouraged to be part of the team's development and processes. This opportunity is suitable for qualified lawyers who have a background in and wish to broaden their experience in the field of housing civil litigation. We are looking for individuals who are real team players, self motivated, flexible and able to work to tight timescales.

Responsibilities

You will be dealing with a wide range of matters acting for our Boroughs as both claimant and defendant in various matters including tenancy management enforcement, disrepair, homelessness, public law and Judicial review. A knowledge of local government legislation is desirable and/or can be developed.

Qualifications

Qualified lawyer in the UK with a background in housing civil litigation. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, meet tight deadlines and adapt to a wide variety of legal matters. When possible, prior experience with local government or public law matters is advantageous.

Vision & Values

SLLP's Vision & Values include a commitment to improving services through the development of our staff in an inclusive and supportive environment. We aim to attract and retain a workforce which reflects the diverse communities we serve. We are based in South West London and offer a wide range of flexible working options, including hybrid working and have developed a number of health and well being initiatives over the years.

Application & Contact Information

CV's and applications completed via AI will not be considered/accepted.

• Alex Atkinson
• Audrey Graham Bolt
• Noella Lahai Taylor
• Suzanne Bird

Interviews to be held w/c - 1st December 2025

Previous applicants need not apply

The £3,000 welcome payment is only applicable to new employees to Merton Council.

South London Legal Partnership