Litigation Lawyer/Solicitor

Job Title: Litigation Lawyer/Solicitor

Salary: £41,182 per annum

Location: Hybrid role with the expectation to work across Telford and Stafford

Hours: 36 hours per week

Contract type: Permanent

About the role:

We are looking for a motivated and efficient Litigation Lawyer/Solicitor to join our legal team. In this role you will support the Legal Services Manager and Principal Solicitor in the provision of a comprehensive litigation service to in-house colleagues.

The role

* Maintain and be responsible for a personal and varied caseload.

* Responsible for litigation affecting the Group and/or other subsidiaries of HPG including preparation of court documents, interviewing witnesses and drafting witness statements, ensuring compliance with legislation and the Civil Procedure Rules.

* Undertake advocacy where appropriate.

* Instruct and liaise with external Solicitors or Barristers where required.

* Assess claims and advise on liability and/or quantum as appropriate and to negotiate settlements when instructed and authorised to do so.

* Write prepare and present reports to the Executive Management Group and as and when required.

* Assist with the development and delivery of relevant strategies and policies.

What skills and experience we are looking for:

* Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with evidence of continuing professional education.

* Expert knowledge of Microsoft applications.

* Experience of litigation and advocacy.

* Previous experience with a local authority or Registered Provider of Social Housing.

* Good drafting skills, with focus on statements of case and witness statements.

We can offer you

A comprehensive induction programme with excellent learning opportunities; with mandatory and specialist training available. We can offer 25 days holiday (increasing with each year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days), bank holidays and three concessionary days over the Christmas period. We also offer the option to join our contributory pension scheme, access to a dedicated Employee Healthcare Portal, eye care vouchers and a cycle to work scheme. Please see our HPG Benefits page for more information.

How to apply

Please hit the Apply Now button to apply online with your up-to-date CV.

Closing date: 09 April 2026 however interviews may take place throughout the advert.

* We are committed to carrying out safeguarding checks with all our colleagues. These checks may vary according to the role you have applied for, please refer to the job description for this role for details.

* This role requires a DBS check commensurate with the appropriate level needed for this post.

* We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

* If you have not received an update within 2 working weeks of submitting your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

*Terms and Conditions are subject to review and may be amended from time to time, any changes to benefits advertised would be discussed during offer and onboarding