Location: Lynton House/Town Hall, Ilford, IG1
Permanent – Full Time
If you have applied for this vacancy within the last 6 months period there is no need to re-apply again.
An excellent opportunity has arisen within the London Borough of Redbridge for a highly experienced Principal Lawyer Litigation to join the Council to provide a comprehensive and professional legal service.
You will report to the Chief Legal Officer within the Legal Department and work closely with other Council departmental clients and specialist departments.
Responsibilities
- Manage the Litigation Team.
- Provide expertise and knowledge of, and give advice and practical assistance on, local government law in areas of civil and criminal litigation, regulatory matters, housing law, corporate governance, including representation at courts or tribunals.
- Conduct the Council’s legal caseload in respect of general civil litigation/criminal litigation, and related project matters, including negotiation and drafting of settlement terms and consent orders, conduct of appeals and inquiries, and handling enforcement cases in the Magistrates’, Crown, County and High Courts.
- Utilise skills and experience gained within a similar position.
- Provide advocacy services at public inquiries, before tribunals, and in civil courts in relation to specialism areas such as Planning, Highways, Housing, Licensing, Land Tribunal matters, Contracts, Public Procurement and Regulatory Laws.
Qualifications
- Hold a Solicitor, Barrister, FILEX or similar legal qualification and be authorised to conduct legal work.
- Have experience of conducting civil/criminal litigation, housing and regulatory law.
- Advocacy experience in civil/criminal litigation, dealing with Planning, Property, Housing, Contracts, Regulatory matters.
- Experience of advising in local government or a similar environment.
- Ability to manage a team of lawyers.
If you feel you meet the above requirements and are keen to join an ambitious, dynamic and innovative team, we would like to hear from you.
How to Apply
To apply for this post please complete the online application form and attach your CV and a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role as stated in the person specification.
All short‑listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.
We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.
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