Description
As a Solicitor, you can make your own powerful contribution to the Housing and General Litigation Team at Westminster City Council. Your main role will be to provide professional, procedural and technical legal guidance, including routine advocacy on tenancy management, temporary accommodation and homelessness, civil litigation, leasehold matters, commercial and regulatory matters.
You will have the opportunity to undertake court advocacy and work alongside the Housing and General Litigation Team on routine legal cases, more complex cases, and high-profile, politically sensitive and financially weighted cases. You’ll be committed to delivering cost-effective, customer-focused services, all within a culture of continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of CILEx with demonstrable knowledge of housing law and related legislation and case law. You’ll have experience dealing with and advising on local authority’s duties and powers, and a broad knowledge of Local Government law, or a willingness to learn.
In return, Westminster City Council offers a range of benefits, including flexible working patterns and Agile working. The Council is a Disability Confident Employer and guarantees an interview to candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria.
The salary range for this role is £58,299 - £64,815 per annum.