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Senior Litigation Counsel
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- Annual leave
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- Remote
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- Annual leave
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- £100,000 - £110,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
- Contracts
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Legal Counsel (Regions)
Network Rail —Milton Keynes
- £55,596 - £67,813 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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DHL —Milton Keynes
- Hybrid work
- Travel
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DHL —Milton Keynes
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
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Senior Lawyer Litigation (Civil)
West Northamptonshire Council —Northampton
- £49,587 - £52,860 a year
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
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- £48,226 - £51,356 a year
- Full-time
- Employee assistance programme
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- £48,226 - £51,356 a year
- Full-time
- Employee assistance programme
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Senior Litigation Counsel

NHBC -
Milton Keynes

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Job details

Permanent
£100,000 - £110,000 a year

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Private medical insurance
Employee discount
Paid volunteer time
Enhanced paternity leave

Qualifications

Practising Certificate
Mentoring junior staff
Litigation
Dispute resolution law
Mentoring
Organisational skills
Communication skills
Legal practice experience

Full job description

Overview:

Job Role: Senior Litigation Counsel

Salary: £100,000 - £110,000 (FTE) + 15% performance bonus

Working Location: Milton Keynes/London, Hybrid working, 1 day in office

Working Arrangements: This is a Part Time role, 3 days per week

Employment Type: Part Time, Permanent

Closing Date: 9th August 2026

Job summary:

We’re looking for a Senior Litigation Counsel to join our Legal team and play a key role in managing a broad range of commercial litigation matters. This is an exciting opportunity for a generalist commercial litigator with strong High Court litigation experience to manage complex disputes, including high-value claimant recovery claims. Working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation, you’ll provide trusted legal advice, support strategic priorities and help resolve disputes in a commercially focused way.

What you’ll be doing:

Managing a varied caseload of commercial litigation matters, including complex financial recovery claims through the Technology & Construction Court
Leading primarily claimant litigation, bringing recovery actions on behalf of NHBC and its group companies
Conducting litigation from initial assessment through to settlement, judgment or award, including court proceedings, mediation, arbitration and adjudication
Providing practical legal advice on liability, coverage and dispute resolution strategies
Supporting wider legal matters, including policy wording queries, consumer complaints and other advisory issues
Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders and providing trusted, commercially focused legal guidance
Working with external lawyers, insurers, reinsurers, panel solicitors and counsel where required
Supporting the development of junior members of the Legal team and contributing to knowledge sharing

What we’re looking for:

A qualified Solicitor or Barrister in England & Wales with a current practising certificate and 5+ years’ post-qualification experience (PQE)
Proven experience managing High Court litigation and commercial disputes
Experience as a generalist commercial litigator, with the ability to manage a broad range of contentious matters rather than a highly specialised area
Experience handling claimant litigation and recovery claims would be highly desirable
Strong technical legal knowledge combined with sound commercial judgement
Ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, practical advice for stakeholders
Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to work with senior leaders
A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach with the ability to work autonomously
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

What we offer

Our benefits package includes:

27 days annual leave + bank holidays
holiday purchase scheme
enhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%)
life assurance
subsidised private medical insurance
employee discounts platform
two days volunteer leave
enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay for all new parents

+ many more!

Who we are

At NHBC, we pride ourselves on being truly unique. No other organisation in our sector matches the range of services and scale we provide. As the market leader, we are recognised as the go-to for new home warranties and insurance. Our team is united by a core purpose: to raise the standards of house building and protect homeowners.

Why you should join us

As a modern, family-friendly employer, we’re in a phase of rapid growth, embracing technology, data and new ways of working. We’re seeking passionate, skilled and driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey.

Once onboard, you’ll have access to fantastic opportunities for personal and career growth. You’ll receive thorough training, continuous development and the chance to earn recognised qualifications and professional memberships to support your journey.

We support flexible working and encourage our colleagues to find a balance that suits them. While we may not be able to accommodate every request, we’re always happy to have a conversation about flexible working arrangements.

Our inclusive culture

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We firmly believe in the right of all our employees and customers to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and free from discrimination. Our active employee networks support colleagues and their allies, providing safe spaces for open conversations and idea-sharing.

We are a Disability Confident organisation committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. Our first step is to review applications to ensure candidates meet the essential criteria for the role. We assess skills, experience, and potential objectively, and provide support or reasonable adjustments where needed. Candidates who meet the criteria will progress to the next stage.

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