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

Essential Employment; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services organization in London is looking for a professional to provide advice on housing and civil litigation matters. The role includes managing junior team members and acting as a senior liaison point for clients. The ideal candidate will possess strong legal knowledge and leadership skills. Interested applicants should apply with a CV via email or the company's website.

Responsibilities

• Advise on Housing and Civil Litigation matters, including local authorities casework.
• Provide senior liaison for clients and manage junior colleagues.
• Support the Principal Lawyer in team performance and development.

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 opportunities and checks

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