Senior Lawyer – Civil & Housing Litigation (Hybrid)

Kirklees Council; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 28.5 days

Cycle to Work

Travel and parking discounts

Life assurance from day one

LG Pension

Flexible and hybrid working

Modern office environment

Professional development

Payment of professional fees

Carer support and maternity/paternity

Job summary

Kirklees Council is recruiting a qualified Solicitor or Barrister to lead the Litigation and Housing Team in Huddersfield. The role offers a permanent contract, 37 hours, with a salary of £56,051 to £61,358 per year and a Market Rate Supplement of £3,000.

You will manage a personal caseload, supervise and mentor colleagues, and drive civil litigation and housing matters in England and Wales. We support flexible and hybrid working, ongoing professional development, and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor/barrister with current practising certificate in England and Wales.
• Substantial experience in civil litigation and public sector housing practice.
• Desirable experience in: Property, Employment, Education, Judicial Review.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and mentor less-senior colleagues.
• Manage a personal caseload.
• Provide strategic direction for the Litigation and Housing Team.
• Ensure governance and high professional standards.

Skills

Civil Litigation

Public Sector Housing

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives

Job description

Kirklees Council is recruiting a qualified Solicitor or Barrister to lead the Litigation and Housing Team in Huddersfield. The role offers a permanent contract, 37 hours, with a salary of £56,051 to £61,358 per year and a Market Rate Supplement of £3,000.

You will manage a personal caseload, supervise and mentor colleagues, and drive civil litigation and housing matters in England and Wales. We support flexible and hybrid working, ongoing professional development, and a comprehensive benefits