Who You Are You are a qualified Solicitor of England and Wales, Barrister, or CILEX with at least 5 years’ post-qualification experience in Housing Disrepairs and significant experience in at least one other area such as Civil Litigation or Licensing. You are open to learning and can provide informal coaching. With excellent communication skills, you are able to negotiate, draft complex legal documentation, and adapt to challenges constructively. Your collaborative spirit enables you to work effectively with various stakeholders. What the Job Involves As a Senior Lawyer in Housing Disrepair, you will lead and motivate a team to achieve high performance. You will manage budgets, recommend service improvements, and ensure effective communication with elected members and stakeholders. Your responsibilities include conducting complex legal matters with minimal supervision, providing comprehensive legal services, and contributing to the legal team’s strategy and management. Undertaking advocacy, supervising colleagues, and deputizing for senior lawyers form part of your key roles. Skills Team management and leadership Budget and project management Coaching and developing staff Excellent oral and written communication Collaborative working Problem-solving and innovation Advocacy and governance Performance monitoring and improvement Legal drafting and documentation