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This is an excellent opportunity with one of the largest legal services teams within local government, committed to delivering high-quality, impactful legal advice to support vital council services. Their teams work collaboratively across departments to achieve the best outcomes for residents, helping to shape and protect essential public services.This organisation is expanding their Litigation Team and is looking to appoint a Principal Lawyer to play a key role in delivering this important work.

Your new role
As a Principal Lawyer within the Litigation Team, you will manage a varied and complex caseload covering a broad range of contentious and some non-contentious matters.The team undertakes diverse litigation work, including housing, employment, education and general civil litigation.
You will:
*Lead on complex cases from start to finish
*Provide expert legal advice to officers and stakeholders
*Conduct advocacy where appropriate and instruct Counsel when required.
*Support and supervise junior lawyers and contribute to the development of the wider team.
*Play a key role in shaping legal strategy and service delivery
This is a hybrid role, with a mix of office attendance, court attendance, and remote work.

What you’ll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will:
*Be a qualified solicitor, barrister, or Fellow of CILEX with a current practising certificate.
*Have significant experience in handling a broad range of litigation matters
*Demonstrate strong expertise in housing law, particularly housing disrepair
*Be confident managing a complex caseload independently.
*Have experience of advocacy or supervising external counsel
*Be able to build strong working relationships with internal clients and stakeholders
*Possess excellent drafting, communication, and organisational skills
Previous experience in a local authority or public sector setting is desirable but not essential.

What you’ll get in return
In return, you will join a highly regarded legal team with a strong commitment to professional development and wellbeing.Benefits include:
*Generous annual leave entitlement, increasing with service (plus bank holidays)
*Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
*Local Government Pension Scheme
*Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
*Access to a wide range of health and wellbeing services, including counselling and occupational health support
*Cycle to work scheme and travel benefits
*Ongoing training and development opportunities to support your career progression
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