ARE YOU AN EXPERIENCED HOUSING & LITIGATION LAWYER READY TO LEAD WITH IMPACT?

We’re looking for a dynamic and strategic legal professional to join our high-performing in-house team as Assistant Head of Legal Services (Housing & Litigation). If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for public service, this could be your next career step.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re seeking a qualified and confident legal professional who can inspire trust and deliver results.

THE ROLE

As Assistant Head of Legal Services, you’ll lead our Housing & Litigation legal team and contribute to the wider management of Legal Services. This is a key senior leadership role within the Directorate, where you’ll advise on complex legal matters and work directly with councillors, committees, senior officers, and external partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage the Housing & Litigation legal team.
• Provide strategic and high-quality legal advice to support major projects and initiatives.
• Manage a complex and varied personal caseload.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external legal partners.
• Support the Director of Legal Services in achieving service and organisational goals.
• Contribute to team development and performance management.
• Act as a trusted adviser and persuasive senior colleague to a wide range of stakeholders.