Who You Are You are a proactive and experienced legal professional who can lead and inspire a team as a Senior Lawyer with expertise in Housing Disrepair. You have a demonstrated capacity for high performance, effective communication with stakeholders, and a strong commitment to making a positive difference within a council setting. Your leadership experience includes setting clear goals and planning strategically to meet long-term council priorities. You are adaptable, willing to learn, and continuously seek opportunities for service improvement while maintaining high governance standards. What the Job Involves As a Senior Lawyer in Housing Disrepair, your role is to lead and motivate a team within the Legal Department to ensure high performance. You will manage budgets, projects, and assess your team's performance to recommend improvements. You will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal services across the council, particularly in complex and politically sensitive cases with minimal supervision. Your duties include advocacy, mentoring colleagues, communicating with elected members, and collaborating with partners and stakeholders. Additionally, you will contribute to the strategic management of the Legal Services Team, deliver relevant legal training, and support risk management and performance benchmarks. Skills Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or equivalent 5 years post-qualification in Housing Disrepair, plus one other legal area Experience in civil litigation, prosecutions, or similar fields Coaching and mentoring abilities Strong oral and written communication skills Innovative problem-solving Experience in collaborative stakeholder engagement