A Litigation and Housing Solicitor opportunity within a large public sector legal team in West Yorkshire. This permanent role offers responsibility for housing and litigation matters with scope to advise across public law, employment, education and wider local government issues. Hybrid working and high profile stakeholder exposure create an attractive opportunity for lawyers seeking varied and meaningful work.
Client Details
Our client operates one of the larger in house legal teams in the region and supports a wide range of public services and strategic projects.
The legal function provides visible support to communities and decision makers, offering lawyers varied work, meaningful outcomes and genuine flexibility.
Description
The Litigation and Housing Solicitor will be:
* 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.
Profile
The Litigation and Housing Solicitor should be:
* A solicitor or equivalent lawyer with strong civil litigation experience.
* Experienced in housing litigation, 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.
Job Offer
Salary of £53,051 to £58,358 plus a £3,000 market supplement, providing total earnings of up to £61,358.
Hybrid working 2 days each month in the office and the remainder working from home.
Benefits include the Local Government Pension Scheme, 28 days annual leave rising to 33 days after five years, practising certificate fees paid, enhanced family leave, wellbeing support, career development programmes and the security of permanent public sector employment.
If you’re an experienced Litigation and Housing Solicitor, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.
