Housing and Litigation Lawyer in Brighton

Overview

In this role you will deliver housing-law related litigation for the council, advising and presenting in courts, and handling injunctions and possession orders. You will work within a progressive, award-winning legal team that values collaboration and inclusivity. Your advocacy, negotiation, and client-relations skills will support a wide range of housing matters for residents, businesses, and staff. You join a dynamic public-sector team that aims to provide an excellent, inclusive legal service and meaningful community impact.

Pay / Benefits

• wellbeing support
• leave and pensions
• training and development
• flexible working arrangements
• professional development opportunities
• supportive team environment

Responsibilities

• Advise, prepare and present housing law cases in Courts, including injunctions and possession orders
• Utilise strong advocacy and client relationship management to drive outcomes
• Communicate complex legal issues clearly to diverse audiences
• Deliver professional legal services inclusively to residents, businesses, visitors and staff
• Collaborate within a professional, friendly team to achieve high-quality legal service

Key requirements

• Barrister, solicitor or legal executive qualified in England and Wales with advocacy experience
• Experience in housing law and court litigation
• Strong negotiation and client-relations skills
• Effective communication to explain complex legal issues

• Advocacy
• Negotiation
• Client relationship management
• Housing law litigation
• Injunctions and possession orders
• Court advocacy