Principal Lawyer - General Litigation

The Recruiter; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Legal Counsel role is with a public sector organization in the United Kingdom, focusing on housing and civil litigation. You will provide high-level legal advice, support the Service Director and Senior Management Team, and manage a personal caseload of complex matters.

You will supervise junior team members, stay updated on new statutes and case law, and arrange external representation when required, contributing to policy reports and data insights for service management.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional legal advice and assistance to services and council members, focusing on housing and civil litigation.
• Manage, supervise, train, and mentor members of the legal team.
• Identify and advise on new statute, case law, and procedural developments relevant to the role.
• Conduct a personal caseload of contentious and non-contentious matters, including complex and high-value cases.
• Advise on reports and policy documents.
• Undertake advocacy in Courts and Tribunals as appropriate.
• Arrange effective representation by instructing external counsel or other legal professionals.
• Effectively commission and oversee legal work from external lawyers.
• Assist in creating information reports and data insights to support service management.

Job description

This role is with a public sector organization providing a wide range of services to its community. The organization is focused on delivering effective and responsive services to meet current and future needs.

Role Summary

The Senior Legal Counsel will provide high-level legal advice, assistance, and representation, with a focus on housing and civil litigation. This role involves supporting the Service Director and Senior Management Team, managing a personal caseload of complex matters, and supervising junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional legal advice and assistance to services and council members, focusing on housing and civil litigation.


• Manage, supervise, train, and mentor members of the legal team.


• Identify and advise on new statute, case law, and procedural developments relevant to the role.


• Conduct a personal caseload of contentious and non-contentious matters, including complex and high-value cases.


• Advise on reports and policy documents.


• Undertake advocacy in Courts and Tribunals as appropriate.


• Arrange effective representation by instructing external counsel or other legal professionals.


• Effectively commission and oversee legal work from external lawyers.


• Assist in creating information reports and data insights to support service management.