Senior Civil Litigation Lawyer – Hybrid (Housing)

eNL Legal; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

eNL Legal is seeking a Senior Civil Litigation Lawyer with 5+ years of experience to join a local authority legal team in West Yorkshire on a hybrid basis. You will handle complex civil and housing litigation, advise on regulatory enforcement, and manage and mentor a legal team.

You will supervise, train and develop colleagues while contributing to service delivery, policy updates and governance. Excellent communication and advocacy skills are essential.

Qualifications

• The candidate must be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with senior civil litigation experience and expertise in at least two areas: housing, commercial litigation, property litigation or local government law.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills are essential.
• Excellent communication and advocacy abilities are required.
• Experience supervising or managing staff is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload across housing and civil litigation.
• Provide advice on regulatory enforcement, employment, education, licensing and wider local government matters.
• Handle complex and sensitive cases, undertake advocacy, and instruct Counsel.
• Oversee external legal work and supervise, train and mentor colleagues.
• Monitor legal developments and contribute to service delivery and management reporting.

Skills

Civil litigation

Housing law

Regulatory enforcement

Advocacy

Drafting & negotiation

Leadership/mentoring

Education

Solicitor/Barrister/Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

eNL Legal is seeking a Senior Civil Litigation Lawyer with 5+ years of experience to join a local authority legal team in West Yorkshire on a hybrid basis. You will handle complex civil and housing litigation, advise on regulatory enforcement, and manage and mentor a legal team.

You will supervise, train and develop colleagues while contributing to service delivery, policy updates and governance. Excellent communication and advocacy skills are essential.