Senior Litigation Lawyer
Posted 2 days ago by 1770268430
£55 Per hour
Inside
Hybrid
London
Summary: An opportunity for a Senior Litigation Lawyer has emerged within a Local Authority Legal Services department, focusing on managing complex litigation matters. The role involves providing strategic contributions to the Legal Services function while ensuring strong governance and decision-making. The position offers flexible hybrid working arrangements and requires significant legal expertise and experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a varied caseload of complex and/or high-profile litigation matters with minimal supervision, ensuring strong governance and legally sound decision-making.
- Conduct and oversee work across:
- Civil Litigation
- Housing
- Licensing
- Judicial Review
- Provide high-quality legal advice to Members and Officers in both public and private meetings, including committees and sub-committees.
Key Skills:
- Qualified Solicitor of England & Wales, Barrister, CILEX or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience.
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to produce complex legal documentation under pressure.
Salary (Rate): £55 per hour
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Legal
Detailed Description From Employer:
Senior Litigation Lawyer
Rate: £45-£55 per hour - Negotiable DOE
Contract Length: 3-6-month initial contract
London Borough Council
Flexible Hybrid Working
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Lawyer to join a busy and well-regarded Litigation Team within a Local Authority Legal Services department.
Reporting directly to the Principal Lawyer, you will play a key role in managing complex and politically sensitive matters while contributing strategically to the development of the wider Legal Services function.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a varied caseload of complex and/or high-profile litigation matters with minimal supervision, ensuring strong governance and legally sound decision-making.
- Conduct and oversee work across:
- Civil Litigation
- Housing
- Licensing
- Judicial Review
- Provide high-quality legal advice to Members and Officers in both public and private meetings, including committees and sub-committees.
Essential Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor of England & Wales, Barrister, CILEX or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience.
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to produce complex legal documentation under pressure.
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01772 954200
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