Principal litigation Lawyer

CRA Consulting; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Local Government Pension Scheme

Life assurance from day one

Training & development

Job summary

CRA Consulting are working with Kirklees Council to recruit an experienced Litigation & Housing Lawyer to join their Legal Services team in Huddersfield. The role focuses on civil litigation and public sector housing law, with leadership responsibilities and a chance to develop your career.

The successful solicitor, barrister or CILEX lawyer will advise on housing policies, manage a caseload across housing and litigation matters, supervise juniors, and contribute to a progressive local authority

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in civil litigation.
• Strong experience in housing law, particularly in the public sector.
• Experience conducting or overseeing housing-related litigation.
• Ability to manage own caseload effectively.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and manage a caseload across housing and litigation matters.
• Advise on housing policies and procedures.
• Lead, supervise and mentor less senior colleagues.
• Develop experience across wider local authority legal work (education, employment, public law).

Skills

Civil litigation

Housing law

Public sector housing

Leadership

Mentoring

Job description

Litigation & Housing Lawyer

£53,000 - £59,000 per annum

Permanent Huddersfield Hybrid Working

CRA Consulting are working with Kirklees Council, a leading local authority in West Yorkshire, to recruit an experienced Litigation & Housing Lawyer to join their established Legal Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified lawyer with strong experience in civil litigation and public sector housing law to take on a role with leadership responsibilities and excellent opportunities for career development.

The Role

You will join the Council's Litigation and Housing Team, working alongside experienced Lawyers, Legal Officers and Paralegals. Your role will focus on providing legal advice and managing a caseload across housing and litigation matters, including advising on housing policies and procedures and conducting or overseeing housing-related litigation. You will also have the opportunity to develop your experience across a wider range of local authority legal work, including:

• General civil and commercial litigation


• Property litigation


• Local government law


• Education law


• Employment law


• Public law and judicial review

The role will also involve leading, supervising and mentoring less senior colleagues, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress towards senior legal management.

About You

We are looking for a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX Lawyer with a current practising certificate in England and Wales. You will ideally have:

• Substantial experience in civil litigation


• Strong experience in housing law, particularly within the public sector


• Experience conducting or overseeing housing-related litigation


• Experience advising on housing policies and procedures


• The ability to manage your own caseload effectively


• Experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues, or the aptitude to do so


• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills

Previous local authority or wider public sector experience would be highly desirable.

What's on Offer?

• £53,000 - £59,000 per annum


• Permanent position


• Hybrid and flexible working


• 28.5 days annual leave, increasing to 32.5 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays


• Local Government Pension Scheme


• Life assurance from day one


• Professional fees paid


• Cycle to Work scheme


• Travel and parking discounts


• Excellent training and development opportunities


• Strong progression opportunities into senior legal management


• Supportive and collaborative Legal Services environment

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Housing or Litigation Lawyer looking to develop their career within a progressive local authority legal team.