Public Sector Housing & Civil Litigation Solicitor

Michael Page; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

28.5 days annual leave rising to 33.5

Practising certificate fees paid

Enhanced family leave

Wellbeing support

Career development programmes

Permanent public sector employment

Job summary

Michael Page is helping an in-house public sector legal team in West Yorkshire fill a permanent Litigation and Housing Solicitor role. The post oversees housing matters, civil and public law work, and offers exposure to high-profile stakeholders.

It supports flexible working patterns and aims to deliver meaningful outcomes for local services and communities. The role suits a solicitor with strong civil litigation experience seeking varied public sector work and opportunities to supervise

Qualifications

• A solicitor or equivalent lawyer with strong civil litigation experience.
• Experienced in housing litigation and housing management issues or related disputes.
• Able to manage complex caseloads and provide practical legal advice.
• Interested in working across wider public sector legal matters.
• Comfortable supervising or supporting less experienced colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Advising on housing policy, procedure and governance matters.
• Conducting and overseeing housing litigation and related disputes.
• Supporting matters across civil litigation, commercial litigation and public law.
• Advising officers and stakeholders on complex legal issues affecting service delivery.
• Assisting with supervision, mentoring and development of colleagues where appropriate.

Skills

Litigation

Housing law

Civil litigation

Public sector experience

Supervision

Education

Solicitor qualification or equivalent

Job description

Michael Page is helping an in-house public sector legal team in West Yorkshire fill a permanent Litigation and Housing Solicitor role. The post oversees housing matters, civil and public law work, and offers exposure to high-profile stakeholders.

It supports flexible working patterns and aims to deliver meaningful outcomes for local services and communities. The role suits a solicitor with strong civil litigation experience seeking varied public sector work and opportunities to supervise