Legal Team Leader – Contentious
1 month ago
Coalville
Legal Team Leader – Contentious Permanent | Package up to £55,819 | Hybrid working North West Leicestershire District Council is seeking a confident litigator who’s ready to step up and lead. You’ll head up a small, talented team, take on a broad contentious caseload, and play a key role in shaping how our Legal Services function develops. The Role This is a hands-on leadership position where no two days will feel the same. You’ll: • Supervise and mentor two junior colleagues, • Manage your own caseload of civil litigation, housing litigation and licensing matters, • Represent the Council in court (around twice a month) About You We’re looking for a solicitor, barrister, FILEX or equivalent with: • At least 2–3 years’ PQE in civil or housing litigation, • The confidence to handle new challenges with a proactive, problem-solving mindset Why Join • Progression: Step into team leadership with plenty of support from experienced managers, • Variety: Take on a wide range of contentious work and develop expertise in new areas, • Flexibility: Hybrid working with no rigid office mandate—just attend when needed for meetings, committees or court Package & Benefits • Total annual earnings: up to £55,819, • Salary: £46,784–£51,679 (includes 12% market supplement), • Car allowance: £4,140 per annum, • Hours: 36.25 per week, with agile working scheme, • Pension: Leicestershire Local Government Pension Scheme, • Leave: 25 days (rising to 29 after five years), plus 8 bank holidays and a concessionary day, • Additional benefits: UK healthcare package (optical, dental, physiotherapy), Employee Assistance Programme, free on-site parking, salary sacrifice schemes (AVC pension, holiday purchase, Cycle to Work) This is a chance to build leadership skills while staying close to the law, in a supportive, forward-thinking team.