Civil Litigation Lawyer

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; 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 within their in-house legal team. This full-time role offers a hybrid working model and a chance to engage with a range of civil litigation matters in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in civil litigation in a public sector environment.
• Strong knowledge of civil procedure and litigation practice.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of civil litigation matters.
• Draft and review legal documents with high accuracy.
• Provide clear legal advice to senior officers and stakeholders.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal advice

Drafting

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Qualified solicitor, barrister, or CILEX

Job description

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.