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

Essential Employment; Harrow; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking a senior legal advisor to support the development of their team in Housing and Civil Litigation. The role involves advising on complex legal matters, managing junior colleagues, and supporting the Principal Lawyer. Ideal candidates should be prepared for potential pre-employment checks. Competitive employment terms apply.

Responsibilities

• Advise on Housing and Civil Litigation matters for multiple clients.
• Act as senior liaison point for clients and manage junior colleagues.
• Support Principal Lawyer in team development and performance.

Job description

Overview

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.

Equal Employment and checks

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

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