Hybrid Public Sector Housing & Litigation Solicitor

Yorkshire Pie Company; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid working

28 days annual leave

Job summary

A Litigation and Housing Solicitor opportunity within a large public sector legal team in West Yorkshire. This permanent role focuses on housing and litigation matters with scope to advise across public law, employment and education for local government clients.

Hybrid working with a mix of office days and home working, and exposure to high profile stakeholders. The successful solicitor will supervise colleagues and contribute to service delivery in a dynamic public sector environment.

Qualifications

• Housing policy, procedure and governance matters.
• Experience in housing litigation and related disputes.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and provide practical legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Advising on housing policy, procedure and governance matters.
• Conducting and overseeing housing litigation and related disputes.
• Supporting matters across civil litigation, commercial litigation and public law.
• Advising officers and stakeholders on complex legal issues affecting service delivery.
• Assisting with supervision, mentoring and development of colleagues where appropriate.

Skills

Civil litigation

Housing litigation

Public sector knowledge

Team supervision

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

A Litigation and Housing Solicitor opportunity within a large public sector legal team in West Yorkshire. This permanent role focuses on housing and litigation matters with scope to advise across public law, employment and education for local government clients.

Hybrid working with a mix of office days and home working, and exposure to high profile stakeholders. The successful solicitor will supervise colleagues and contribute to service delivery in a dynamic public sector environment.