Company: Brighton & Hove City Council
Location:
Job Description:
Overview
In this role you support the council’s housing law work within a dynamic, award-winning legal team. You will advise, prepare and present housing cases in courts, including injunctions and possession orders, while delivering inclusive, client-focused legal services. You will engage with residents, businesses and staff, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold the council’s commitment to diversity and excellent service. The position offers meaningful public service impact within a supportive, collaborative environment.
Pay / Benefits
- Wellbeing support
- Leave and pensions
- Training and development
- Flexible working arrangements
- Supportive team culture
- Career progression opportunities
Responsibilities
- Advise, prepare and present housing law cases in courts (incl. injunctions and possession orders)
- Provide strong advocacy in hearings
- Maintain client relationships and manage communications with stakeholders
- Deliver professional legal services inclusively to residents, businesses, visitors and staff
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to a high-performing, award-winning team
Key requirements
- Strong advocacy skills
- Negotiation skills
- Client relationship management skills
- Qualified barrister, solicitor or legal executive in England and Wales with advocacy experience
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Creativity and problem-solving
- Housing Law
- Litigation
- Injunctions
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Posted: October 12th, 2026