Kirklees Council
Principal Housing Lawyer
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Principal Housing Lawyer - Kirklees Council
£51,356 – £56,494 + £3,000 market supplement (up to c.£59,500)
Hybrid – 1–2 days per fortnight in the office
This is a senior housing law role with real influence. You’ll act as a subject matter expert across a broad housing law remit, supporting the Council on complex, high-profile matters and helping shape how housing services are delivered in practice.
You will advise on key issues including housing litigation strategy, policy development, and the legal frameworks underpinning housing delivery. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, including the Director of Housing, and have a genuine voice in how legal input informs decision-making.
You’ll join a well-established and collaborative litigation team made up of experienced lawyers, legal officers, and paralegals. There’s a strong support structure in place, allowing you to focus on high-quality legal work.
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What you’ll be doing
- Managing a varied caseload of complex housing and property litigation matters
- Acting as a trusted adviser on all aspects of housing law, including policy and governance
- Supporting the development and implementation of housing strategy from a legal perspective
- Advising on wider local government matters where required, including public law issues
- Working closely with senior officers and elected members, providing clear, pragmatic advice
- Supporting and mentoring junior lawyers and legal officers
- Sharing light-touch management responsibilities with other Principal Lawyers in the team
Why this role stands out
- Genuine influence – direct access to senior leadership and input into housing policy
- Breadth of work – not just disrepair, but the full spectrum of housing law
- Flexibility – minimal office requirement and a supportive hybrid setup
- Shape your role – scope to lean into your interests and strengths over time
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About you
- A qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX with a current practising certificate
- Strong experience across housing law, ideally including litigation, policy, and advisory work
- Broader exposure to areas such as property litigation, public law, or local government law
- Confidence operating at a senior level, with the ability to influence stakeholders
- A collaborative mindset and willingness to support the development of others
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