Lawyer / Senior Lawyer – Civil Litigation

HBPL (Local Authority) Harrow

Initial 3-6 month contract

Rate: Negotiable, umbrella

36 hours per week

To support the development of HB Public Law with Team Leaders and Service Managers. Specifically this will include:

• To advise and have conduct of legal files on behalf of all the clients of HB Public Law, including local authorities, housing associations and schools and to provide advice, representation and undertake research as requested in relation to civil litigation, including housing, homelessness and licensing matters:
• To attend at meetings and court which may take place outside of normal office hours and off site as required and;
• To advise officers and members, including in public forums, in a proactive and politically sensitive manner; and
• To give guidance, mentor and give training to less experienced team members; and
• To deputise for senior lawyers as and when required.

If you have any questions about this role or wish to apply, please contact isobel@deekay.co.uk who will respond at the earliest convenience.