Your new company
This organisation is a well-regarded public sector body with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality legal services that support local communities. Its Legal Services team advises on a broad range of matters across housing, litigation, governance and local government law, working closely with stakeholders to deliver practical and effective legal solutions. You’ll join a collaborative and supportive legal team comprising experienced lawyers, legal officers and paralegals, with a strong emphasis on professional development, mentoring and career progression.
Your new role
As a Senior Housing Litigation Lawyer, you will play a key role within the Litigation and Housing Team, managing a varied caseload of housing and litigation matters while providing supervision and support to junior colleagues. The role will have a particular focus on public sector housing law, including advising on housing policies and procedures, conducting and overseeing housing-related litigation, and providing strategic legal advice to internal stakeholders. Alongside housing matters, you will have the opportunity to develop experience across a wider range of legal disciplines, including:
- Civil and commercial litigation
- Property litigation
- Local government law
- Public law and judicial review
- Education law
- Employment law
This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced lawyer looking to take the next step towards senior legal leadership and management.
What you’ll need to succeed
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with a current practising certificate in England and Wales.
- Significant experience in housing law and civil litigation gained within England and Wales.
- Experience advising on housing policies, procedures and housing-related disputes.
- Ability to manage a busy and varied caseload independently.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Experience supervising, mentoring or managing junior legal professionals, or the aptitude and ambition to develop these skills.
- Experience in one or more of the following areas would be advantageous:
- Commercial litigation
- Property litigation
- Local government law
- Education law
- Employment law
- Judicial review
What you’ll get in return
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- 28 days annual leave, increasing with service, plus bank holidays.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Life assurance and healthcare support services.
- Cycle to Work scheme and travel-related benefits.
- Payment of professional membership fees.
- High-quality supervision, mentoring and management support.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
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