Principal Lawyer – Litigation

An excellent opportunity has arisen within the London Borough of Redbridge for a highly experienced, Principal Lawyer Litigation to join the Council to provide a comprehensive and professional legal service.

You will report to the Chief Legal Officer within the Legal Department. You will also work closely with other Council departmental clients and specialist departments.

• Manage the Litigation Team
• Provide expertise and knowledge of, and advice and guidance and practical assistance on, local government law in the areas of civil and criminal litigation, regulatory matters, housing law, corporate governance, including representation at courts or tribunals.
• Conduct the Council’s legal caseload in respect of general civil litigation/criminal litigation, and related project matters, including the negotiation and drafting of settlement terms and consent orders, the conduct of appeals and inquiries, and handling enforcement cases in the Magistrates’, Crown, County and High Courts.
• Utilise skills and experience gained within a similar position.
• Provide advocacy services at public inquiries, before tribunals, and in the civil courts in civil proceedings in relation to the areas of specialism, such as Planning, Highways, Housing, Licensing, Land Tribunal matters, Contracts, Public Procurement and Regulatory Laws.

• Hold a Solicitor, Barrister, FILEX or similar legal qualification and authorised to conduct legal work.
• Experience of conducting civil/criminal litigation, housing and regulatory laws.
• Advocacy experience in civil/criminal litigation, dealing with Planning, Property, Housing, Contracts, Regulatory matters.
• Experience of advising in local government or similar environment.
• Ability to manage a team of lawyers.

To apply for this post please complete the online application form and attach your CV and a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role as stated in the person specification.

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.

8 March 2026

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