At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage complex legal cases and provide expert advice to support vital council services.
- Company: Join a leading legal services team within local government, making a real impact.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, and a strong focus on professional development.
- Other info: Hybrid role with excellent career progression opportunities and wellbeing support.
- Why this job: Shape legal strategy while supporting essential public services in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor or barrister with experience in litigation and housing law.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.
- Legal / Public Sector / Not For Profit
- Company: Hays
Consultant: Libby Smith Hays office: smith@hays. com Your new company This is an excellent opportunity with one of the largest legal services teams within local government, committed to delivering high-quality, impactful legal advice to support vital council services.
Their teams work collaboratively across departments to achieve the best outcomes for residents, helping to shape and protect essential public services.
This organisation is expanding their Litigation Team and is looking to appoint a Principal Lawyer to play a key role in delivering this important work.
Your new role As a Principal Lawyer within the Litigation Team, you will manage a varied and complex caseload covering a broad range of contentious and some non-contentious matters.
The team undertakes diverse litigation work, including housing, employment, education and general civil litigation.
Lead on complex cases from start to finish Provide expert legal advice to officers and stakeholders Conduct advocacy where appropriate and instruct Counsel when required.
Play a key role in shaping legal strategy and service delivery This is a hybrid role, with a mix of office attendance, court attendance, and remote work.
Be a qualified solicitor, barrister, or Fellow of CILEX with a current practising certificate.
Have significant experience in handling a broad range of litigation matters Demonstrate strong expertise in housing law, particularly housing disrepair Be confident managing a complex caseload independently.
Have experience of advocacy or supervising external counsel Be able to build strong working relationships with internal clients and stakeholders Possess excellent drafting, communication, and organisational skills Previous experience in a local authority or public sector setting is desirable but not essential.
What you'll get in return In return, you will join a highly regarded legal team with a strong commitment to professional development and wellbeing.
Generous annual leave entitlement, increasing with service (plus bank holidays)Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Local Government Pension Scheme Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Access to a wide range of health and wellbeing services, including counselling and occupational health support Cycle to work scheme and travel benefits Ongoing training and development opportunities to support your career progression What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on 0161 228 7770.
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