Locum Assistant Principal Lawyer for Housing and Litigation

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in London is seeking an experienced Locum Assistant Principal Lawyer specializing in Housing and Litigation. This senior role requires extensive experience in housing law and litigation, along with management skills. The position involves hybrid working, requiring office attendance up to two times a week. Candidates should be qualified lawyers and possess strong management experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified Lawyer with relevant qualifications.
• Extensive housing and/or litigation experience.
• Management experience in a legal context.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal Lawyer in the team management.
• Manage a team of 4-5 staff members.

Skills

Housing Law

Litigation

Management

Education

Qualified Lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive)

Job description

Overview

Locum Assistant Principal Lawyer - Housing and Litigation | London Local Authority | Locum Contract | Hybrid

A large and well-established local authority in London is seeking an experienced Housing and Litigation Lawyer to join them on a locum basis as an Assistant Principal Lawyer of the Housing and Litigation team. With this being a senior level role, hybrid working is required, with office attendance up to 2 times a week.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal Lawyer in the running and development of the Housing and Litigation team, including deputising in the Principal Lawyer's absence where necessary.
• Manage 4-5 staff members.

Qualifications

• Qualified Lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive)
• Extensive housing and/or litigation experience
• Management experience
• Experience working in local government or in a firm that deals with such work (strongly desirable)

How to apply

If you have the necessary skills, ambition, and experience for this role please apply now via this advert. Should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Elleyn Hewitt in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.

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