Senior Litigation Lawyer

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.

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.

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