Principal Lawyer General Litigation

Coach Falcon's Fit Bodies; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government legal practice in Huddersfield is looking for a Principal Lawyer focusing on general litigation. The position involves overseeing civil lawsuits, including housing-related matters, while providing guidance to junior lawyers. Ideal candidates will hold relevant qualifications and possess a robust experience in civil litigation and other legal fields.

Benefits

Market Rate Supplement of £3,000

Strong emphasis on training and personal development

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister holding a current practising certificate.
• Substantial experience of civil litigation practice.
• Experience in at least two other areas like Housing, Commercial, or Property Litigation.

Responsibilities

• Leading the Litigation team focusing on civil and housing-related litigation.
• Managing a personal caseload while mentoring junior team members.
• Developing skills in areas related to public law and local government.

Skills

Civil Litigation

Housing Law

Commercial Litigation

Property Litigation

Local Government Law

Supervision

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives

Job description

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We adopt a name blind approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made - please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage. Organisation Kirklees Directorate Public Health and Corporate Resources Service Area Governance & Commissioning Hours 37 Number of Jobs 1 Location(s) Huddersfield and surrounding areas Position type Permanent Grade Grade 14 - 15 Salary £49,764 - £54,742 Enhancements / additional payments details £3,000 Market Rate Supplement

Benefits

Our employees are at the very heart of the services we provide to the community, to help us achieve our ambitions, we want the best possible team. In return, we will make sure you are rewarded with a great range of staff benefits to support you in and out of work.

Do you want to make a difference to local people?

As one of the largest legal practices in the area we strive to get the best outcomes for people in Kirklees.

The Post

We are looking for an enthusiastic hardworking lawyer to play a leadership role in our Litigation team.

The focus of the role is on civil litigation much of which is housing related but there is scope to develop your skills in other areas of law covered by the team including commercial and property litigation , public law , education , employment and other local government matters.

The team

You will be working in a Team of experienced lawyers , legal officers and paralegals supported by our business support team

Development

We put a strong emphasis on training and personal development and want to support you to be the best you can be. This job is a good springboard to move into senior legal management.

What You Will Bring

You will be a qualified Solicitor (or Barrister) holding a current practising certificate, or you will be a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives. You will be creative , energetic and well organised ,have conduct of a personal caseload , and be able to lead , manage and mentor less senior members of the team.

Experience

You will have substantial experience of civil litigation practice, and experience in at least two other areas from:

Housing Law and litigation

Commercial litigation

Property litigation; or

Local Government Law.

Experience of supervising staff and/or managing staff or the aptitude and ability to do so.

John Chapman is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information. We know theres a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: or phone: [phone] and ask for Recruitment. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Closing date

06 July 2025, 11:55 PM

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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• Job function

  Legal

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