Litigation Solicitor
BBBH44703_1763134346
Posted: 14/11/2025
- £50 - £60 per hour
- Greater Manchester
- Contract
Litigation Solicitor
Rate: £50-£60 per hour - Negotiable DOE
Contract Length: 3-month initial contract
Northwest Local Authority
Flexible Hybrid Working
Spencer Clarke Group are working with a respected Northwest Local Authority to appoint an experienced Litigation Lawyer.
The successful candidate will play a key role in providing high-quality legal advice, representation, and support across a broad range of general litigation matters, with a particular focus on local authority regulatory and debt recovery cases.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive legal advice on general litigation.
- Prepare, conduct, and appear as an advocate on behalf of the Council in the Magistrates' Court, County Court, Tribunals, and other relevant forums.
- Draft and review legal documentation, reports, case files, and court papers to a high professional standard.
About You
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx) with a current practising certificate.
- Strong experience advising on local authority legal matters.
- Demonstrable advocacy experience, including court work and attendance at committees, panels, and meetings.
If you're interested in this role, click the apply button or contact Max using the details below:
01772 954200
Our legal specialist, Max, has extensive experience across all areas of the legal market and recruits for positions at every level - from legal assistants and paralegals through to Directors of Legal and Monitoring Officers. If this particular role isn't quite right for you, but you'd like to explore other opportunities, please get in touch using the contact details above for a confidential discussion about the market.
We are also proud to offer a market-leading referral scheme, with rewards of up to £300. If you know someone who might be a great fit for this or another legal role, simply ask them to send their CV to Max - and don't forget to include your own details so we can ensure you receive your referral bonus if they are successful.
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Max Caster
Recruitment Consultant