Senior Litigation Lawyer

A North London local authority is currently seeking an experienced Senior Civil Litigation Lawyer to join its established Legal Services team on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a broad range of contentious matters within a supportive and fast-paced local government environment.
 
ROLE:                  Senior Civil Litigation Lawyer
LOCATION:         North London
RATE:                   £49.91ph umbrella / £44.43ph PAY inc. Holiday pay / £39.65ph PAYE exc. holiday pay
CONTRACT:        3 months with possibility of extension
 
The Role
 

• To manage a varied caseload of civil and commercial litigation matters
• Cases will include landlord and tenant, housing litigation, employment disputes, licensing and judicial reviews
• Contributing to the management and strategy of the Legal Services Team
• Advising members at public and private meetings, including committees and sub-committees

About You
 

• A qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE
• Experience of independently handing a mixed Civil Litigation caseload
• Previous experience of working within a local authority legal department would be essential

 If this role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969, or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £200.