An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Lead Legal Counsel – Litigation to join a major purpose‑led organisation in the West Midlands.
Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you’ll lead the litigation and dispute resolution function, oversee complex and high‑risk matters and develop a team of lawyers and paralegals.
Our client is a large, commercially focused and socially responsible housing organisation that provides affordable homes and services to communities across England.
It offers the opportunity to join an award‑winning organisation with a strong social purpose, an inclusive working culture and a clear commitment to developing its people. Surplus generated by the organisation is reinvested into improving homes, services and local communities.
Description
- Acting as the senior legal lead for litigation and dispute resolution, including housing management, property litigation, contractual disputes and public law matters.
- Providing strategic advice on complex and high‑risk disputes, including litigation tactics, risk exposure and settlement strategy.
- Leading and developing the in‑house litigation team, supervising lawyers, paralegals and legal support colleagues.
- Managing external litigation advisers to ensure quality, consistency and value for money.
- Working with operational and senior leadership teams to resolve disputes early, prevent recurring issues and ensure litigation strategy reflects the organisation’s values, regulatory obligations and risk appetite.
Profile
- A solicitor, barrister or legal executive with litigation practice rights, significant post‑qualification experience and a current practising certificate.
- An experienced litigation and dispute resolution lawyer with a strong record of managing complex or high‑risk cases.
- Experienced in housing management litigation, property disputes, contractual claims, public law or a comparable area of contentious work.
- Confident supervising litigation caseloads and managing, mentoring or developing legal professionals.
- Commercially minded, with a strong understanding of legal risk, governance and regulatory considerations.
- Able to explain complex legal matters clearly and influence senior non‑legal stakeholders.
- Ideally experienced within an in‑house, regulated, housing, public sector or not‑for‑profit environment.
- Experienced in delivering legal training, guidance or dispute‑prevention initiatives would be advantageous.
Job Offer
This is a genuine legal leadership opportunity offering a salary of £75,000‑£85,000, hybrid working and the opportunity to shape the litigation strategy of a major regulated organisation.
Benefits
- 27 days’ annual leave, increasing with service.
- Bank holidays and an additional company holiday.
- The ability to buy or sell up to five days’ annual leave.
- Employer‑matched pension contributions of up to 8%.
- Employer‑funded private medical insurance.
- Unlimited access to a 24/7 digital GP service.
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity benefits.
- Flexible, part‑time and compressed working options where appropriate.
- Healthcare, dental, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.
- A 24/7 employee assistance programme, including access to therapy sessions.
- Paid volunteering time and ongoing professional development.
This is more than a traditional litigation position. You’ll have the opportunity to lead a team, influence senior decision‑making and help the organisation take a more strategic and preventative approach to legal disputes.
If you’re an experienced Legal Counsel — Litigation, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Lead Legal Counsel, Litigation Lawyer, In‑House Counsel
- Dispute Resolution, Property Litigation, Housing Litigation
- Contractual Disputes, Public Law, Legal Risk
- Settlement Strategy, Regulatory Compliance, Legal Leadership
- Stakeholder Management, Social Housing
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