Senior Lawyer (Private Sector Housing)

Law & Governance

£54,267 - £57,402 (plus Market Supplement of up to £7,000 for the right candidate)

Fixed Term Contract of up to 12 months

About Us

oneSource is a fully integrated shared legal service. We advise Newham and Havering; two busy innovative and progressive Councils.

London Borough of Newham is seeking a dedicated Senior Enforcement Lawyer (Private Sector Housing) to help them achieve their goals particularly under the Housing Act 2004 and the Renters Rights Act 2025. We can provide you with varied and exciting work in a dynamic business environment. The team is based in stunning modern offices overlooking London City Airport, directly next to public transport to central London.

We are constantly looking for better ways to deliver legal services for our clients and we hope you will want to be part of this exciting challenge.

Office attendance is flexible with a commitment of a 1-2 days a week (dependant on client needs).

About You

You will provide legal expertise and advice to London Borough of Newham’s Private Sector Housing Department and the Homelessness Prevention Advice Service (HPAS).

You will contribute to the delivery of high quality, solution focused legal work for these clients in Newham. You will be expected to cover a range of Private Sector Housing Enforcement matters such as assistance with legal queries relating to law and procedure under the Housing Act 2004 and the Renters Rights Act 2025, advice on evidence prior to the issue of civil penalties, criminal regulatory prosecutions in the Magistrates and Crown Court and Appeals of civil penalties in the First Tier Property Tribunal and also complex debt recovery.

You will have a background in criminal regulatory matters ideally at a senior level, with excellent legal research skills including using online resources with the ability to apply this to practical situations. Possessing good oral and written communication skills you will be adept at drafting concise written advice for clients and members as appropriate and briefs to counsel etc. There is scope to attend and undertake your own hearings in the Magistrates Court and the First Tier Property Tribunal.

In addition, you will possess excellent organisational and leadership skills, and an awareness and understanding of client needs alongside excellent client care skills.

IMPORTANT: If you are an LBN member of staff and applying for this role as a secondment you should note that secondments are subject to the agreement of your current employing service. Please ensure that you inform your line manager of your intention to apply for the post in the first instance.

For further information please visit www.newham.gov.uk/jobs

Please submit your C.V. with a covering letter outlining how you would be suitable for the role with due regard to the person specification attached to the job description.

Good luck with your application.

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Closing date 27th September 2026 at 11.59

Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.

The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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