Locum Litigation Lawyer
Posted 1 week ago by Venn Group
£60 Per hour
Inside
Remote
Wales, United Kingdom
Summary: This role is for a Locum Litigation Lawyer to work with a Local Authority in Wales on a remote basis for an initial term of 3 months, with the possibility of extension. The candidate must have recent Local Government experience in various areas of law, including civil and criminal litigation. The position requires effective management of a complex caseload and drafting legal documents. The role offers an hourly rate of £55 to £60, depending on experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Effectively managing a caseload comprising a range of complex litigation matters across various areas of law, including civil and criminal litigation, judicial and statutory review, and proceedings in tribunals and inquiries.
- Drafting relevant documents for civil, regulatory, and criminal legal proceedings.
- Advising on requests for information.
- Drafting summons, indictments, case summaries, and disclosure requests.
Key Skills:
- Experienced Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive.
- Recent Local Government experience in relevant areas of law.
- Strong drafting and advisory skills.
- Ability to manage complex litigation matters.
Salary (Rate): £60.00/hr
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Legal
Locum Litigation Lawyer – Wales - 3 Months + – Remote Working – £55-£60 Umbrella
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Locum Lawyer to join a reputable Local Authority in Wales on a locum basis. This position is offered for an initial term of 3 months, subject to potential extension thereafter. This is a full time position, to start as soon as possible. The position can be worked remotely.
The successful candidate will be an experienced Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with recent Local Government experience (essential) in any of the below areas of law, ideally gained in Wales:
- Civil litigation
- Criminal litigation
- Judicial and statutory review
- Licensing & regulatory law
- Employment law
- Housing law
- Environmental law
- Planning enforcement
Duties may include:
- Effectively managing a caseload comprising a range of complex litigation matters across a variety of areas of law, including civil and criminal litigation, judicial and statutory review and proceedings in tribunals and inquiries
- Drafting relevant documents both in civil, regulatory and criminal legal proceedings
- Advising on requests for information
- Drafting summons, indictments, case summaries and disclosure requests
An hourly rate of up to £60 per hour Umbrella is offered for this position dependent on experience.
For more information, or to discuss other legal opportunities, please contact Charlotte Foley or Michael Attwood on 07441 916389. Alternatively, send a copy of your CV to cfoley@venngroup.com along with details of your current availability and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss further.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.