Senior Lawyer – Litigation Team

Who You Are

You are a qualified Solicitor of England and Wales, Barrister, or CILEX with at least 3 years of post-qualification experience specializing in areas such as civil litigation, housing, commercial property litigation, employment, judicial review, and advocacy. You have in-depth knowledge of the law related to these areas and possess excellent communication skills. Your collaborative nature helps you work with a range of stakeholders effectively, and your experience in providing informal coaching is an asset to your team.

What the Job Involves

In this role, you will handle a caseload of complex and politically sensitive legal matters with minimal supervision, ensuring good governance arrangements are in place. Your responsibilities include:

• Managing areas such as civil litigation, housing, employment, licensing, judicial review, and advocacy
• Contributing to the management and strategy of the Legal Services team
• Training colleagues and advising members at both public and private meetings
• Providing support and cover for other team members
• Your presence is expected in the office 2 days per week and full-time for the first week
• Possibly attending some evening meetings

Skills

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEX
• Experience in civil litigation and legal practice areas
• Strong oral and written communication
• Ability to draft complex legal documentation
• Collaborative working with stakeholders
• Advocacy experience
• Problem-solving mindset