Senior Housing & Litigation Lead – Hybrid / Remote

CES; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Life cover from day one

28.5 days' annual leave (33.5 after 5 

Bank holidays

Employee healthcare benefits

Clear career progression

Job summary

CES in Huddersfield is seeking an experienced Principal Lawyer to lead our public‑sector housing and civil litigation team. This permanent role offers hybrid working, with some days in the Huddersfield town centre office and the remainder from home, plus opportunities to mentor junior lawyers and shape complex caseloads.

You will be a qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEx Fellow with a current practising certificate in England and Wales, and bring substantial civil litigation and housing

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor, barrister, or CILEx Fellow with current practising certificate in England and Wales.
• Extensive civil litigation and public-sector housing experience.
• Ability to lead, supervise and develop junior lawyers.
• Strong drafting, advocacy and case management skills.
• Flexibility to handle a broad range of legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the litigation and housing team, delivering high‑quality advice.
• Advise on public‑sector housing law, policies and procedures.
• Oversee housing and civil litigation matters.
• Provide cross‑practice advice in commercial, property, public law, education and employment.
• Support junior lawyers and collaborate with legal officers and business support colleagues.
• Offer guidance on judicial review and local government matters.

Skills

Civil litigation

Housing law

Leadership

Team supervision

Analytical skills

Advocacy

Education

Solicitor

Barrister

CILEx Fellow

Job description

CES in Huddersfield is seeking an experienced Principal Lawyer to lead our public‑sector housing and civil litigation team. This permanent role offers hybrid working, with some days in the Huddersfield town centre office and the remainder from home, plus opportunities to mentor junior lawyers and shape complex caseloads.

You will be a qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEx Fellow with a current practising certificate in England and Wales, and bring substantial civil litigation and housing