lawyer - Housing & Litigation (Interim)*
- Talent Pool
- Full Time
- London
- 290 GBP per day
Job Description
Who You Are
A highly skilled legal professional, you demonstrate a high level of competence in people management, leadership, and service improvement within a shared service context. You have substantial knowledge and experience in local government operations, specifically in areas such as civil litigation, procurement, contract, planning, and development. As a solicitor, barrister, or chartered legal executive with a practicing certificate, you exhibit excellent decision-making skills, integrity, and probity. You are a strong manager adept at balancing priorities, a corporate team player, and a skilled communicator able to engage diverse audiences and lead your team effectively.
What the Job Involves
As a Civil Litigation Lawyer within Legal Services, you will provide strategic, high-level legal advice and solutions for councils, ensuring progress towards corporate goals. Your role includes managing a personal caseload with a focus on civil litigation, housing, and corporate issues, supervising junior team members, and supporting strategic projects across multiple disciplines and sites. You will carry out advocacy, attend council meetings to offer legal advice, and produce reports for decision-making processes. Flexibility is essential as work may include evenings, weekends, and public holidays. You will ensure the best legal advice is offered to partner councils, thus promoting service delivery quality, innovation, and efficiency.
