Senior Litigation Lawyer (Housing)

Senior Litigation Lawyer (Housing)

Newham

£40 per hour (umbrella)

Full Time Contract ( 3 months long)

Novax Recruitment is actively seeking a Senior Litigation Lawyer (Housing) in Newham. This is a contract with a scope for extension working full time hours. The employer can offer hybrid working.

The job:

To support the Principal Lawyer and Legal Services management team in the provision of strategic, high level legal advice to the Councils, Members and Officers
To lead and manage a team in a shared back office support service. The team will include lawyers, legal officers and support staff,
To support the Principal Lawyer in meeting the strategic aims of the Legal Services department
To build positive relationships with customers, assisting the Principal Lawyer in the role as relationship manager, and developing and marketing new and innovative solutions
To support the Principal Lawyer in developing ways of maximising and improving income generation and ,identifying savingsThe candidate:

Must hold a current practice certificate
Experience in a similar role in a public sector environment is essential
Must have an excellent knowledge of the law as it pertains to housingPlease submit your application via the contact details provided and you will be contacted with further information about this opportunity or email your CV to me directly; or call me on; (phone number removed)