Principal Lawyer - Litigation and Housing

Take the lead in complex litigation and housing law We are recruiting an experienced Principal Lawyer to join an established public-sector legal team, specialising in housing and litigation. This permanent opportunity would suit a senior legal professional with strong civil litigation and public-sector housing experience who is looking to take on a leadership role while working across a varied and challenging caseload. The role offers hybrid working, with a small number of days each month in the Huddersfield town centre office and the remainder worked remotely. The Role You will play a key role in leading and supporting the litigation and housing team, providing high-quality legal advice and managing complex matters. Your responsibilities will include: Advising on public-sector housing law, policies and procedures. Conducting and overseeing housing litigation. Managing civil litigation matters and contributing to wider legal casework. Providing advice across areas such as commercial litigation, property litigation, public law, education and employment. Advising on judicial review and other local government legal matters where required. Supporting, supervising and developing junior lawyers and legal colleagues. Working collaboratively with lawyers, legal officers, paralegals and business support colleagues. About You You will be a qualified solicitor, barrister, or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx), holding a current practising ..... full job details .....