Lawyer / Senior Lawyer – Housing and Civil Litigation Team Ref 013212

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Greater London is seeking a senior legal professional to support the development of the Housing and Civil Litigation team. The role involves advising on complex legal matters, managing junior colleagues, and liaising with clients, including local authorities. Candidates should have experience in relevant areas of law and strong leadership skills. Apply on our website or via email with your CV.

Qualifications

• Experience in Housing and Civil Litigation matters.
• Ability to advise elected members in a politically sensitive environment.
• Skills in managing and supervising junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of HB Public Law with Principal Lawyers.
• Advise on matters in Housing and Civil Litigation.
• Act as a liaison point for clients and manage junior colleagues.

Job description

Responsibilities

• To support the development of HB Public Law jointly with the other Principal Lawyers and Assistant Principal Lawyers. Specifically this will include: To advise on matters arising in all areas of Housing and Civil Litigation matters, covering multiple clients, including local authorities casework which includes complex corporate projects.
• To advise on high profile matters, including advising elected members at council meetings in a proactive and politically sensitive manner.
• To act as a senior liaison point for clients and to line manage, provide professional support, supervision and development for more junior colleagues in the Housing and Civil Litigation team.
• To support the Principal Lawyer in the running, development and performance of the team, including deputising in the Principal Lawyer’s absence.

How to apply

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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