Housing Lawyer

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.
• 28.5 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.

What you need to do now
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