Civil Litigation Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected local authority in South West London is seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Lawyer for an 11-month maternity cover contract. The successful candidate will manage a broad caseload in a supportive and collaborative environment, making a significant impact on public sector legal matters.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in civil litigation, ideally in a public sector context.
• Strong knowledge of civil procedure and litigation practices.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage diverse civil litigation caseload including property and commercial disputes.
• Provide clear legal advice to internal stakeholders.
• Draft and review legal documents with high accuracy.

Skills

Civil procedure

Litigation practice

Legal drafting

Communication

Education

Qualified solicitor, barrister, or CILEX

Job description

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Civil Litigation Lawyer, london (city of london)

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Client:

Service Care Solutions

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Service Care Legal are currently recruiting on behalf of a respected local authority in South West London for an experienced Civil Litigation Lawyer to join their in-house legal team on a maternity cover contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled legal professional with a solid background in public sector litigation to take on a broad and engaging caseload. The role sits within a supportive, collaborative legal department that services multiple boroughs, offering both high-quality work and a positive team culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a diverse caseload of civil litigation matters, including:
• (Non-residential) property litigation
• Commercial and contract disputes
• Debt recovery
• Public law-related disputes
• Discrimination and equality claims
• Injunctions and non-housing judicial reviews
• Provide clear, pragmatic legal advice to senior officers, Members, and other internal stakeholders.
• Draft and review legal documents with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ensure legal risk is managed effectively in line with the authority’s strategic objectives.

Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor, barrister, or CILEX with proven experience in civil litigation (ideally within a local authority or public sector environment).
• Strong knowledge of civil procedure and litigation practice.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team setting.

Working Arrangements:

• Hybrid model – 2 days per week in the office (South West London).
• Full-time (35 hours per week) with flexible start times where possible.
• Fixed-term maternity cover for 11 months, with potential for extension.