Senior Litigation Lawyer

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading law firm as a Senior Litigation Lawyer in a dynamic role focusing on public sector legal services. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to work on diverse litigation matters, including judicial reviews and contract disputes. You'll be part of a supportive team, supervising junior lawyers and ensuring high-quality legal advice. The role is hybrid, allowing flexibility while maintaining essential office interactions. With a competitive rate and a chance to make a significant impact in the legal field, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their careers in a reputable firm.

Benefits

Recommendation scheme

Flexible working hours

Condensed hours option

Qualifications

• Experience in public law and litigation matters, including civil actions.
• Ability to supervise junior team members and provide comprehensive legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on public law and litigation matters.
• Represent clients in negotiations and attend courts for advocacy.

Skills

Adult Social Care

Debt Recovery

Contract and commercial disputes

Housing Disrepair

Insurance claims

Judicial review

Planning disputes

Education and SEN

Environmental issues

Job description

Job Description

We are currently partnering with a leading law firm in the UK specialising in providing legal services to public sector and not-for-profit organisations, who are recruiting for a Senior Litigation Lawyer to join their growing team on a temporary 3-month basis.

This is a full-time position with a negotiable rate, and the start date is as soon as possible. This role is hybrid, with office attendance required once a week.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Providing legal advice and services to client organisations on a wide range of public law and litigation matters, including civil actions and judicial review matters to ensure compliance with statutory duties and obligations.
• Advising upon and conducting proceedings related to the care and protection of children and young people to secure proper actions and balanced judgments.
• Supervising junior members of the litigation team to ensure high-quality, well-researched, and comprehensive legal advice, and deputising for the Principal Lawyer when required.
• Representing clients in negotiations and discussions with third parties regarding relevant legal areas.
• Attending courts and tribunals, undertaking advocacy as needed.

The ideal candidate will have experience in Adult Social Care Debt Recovery and previous Local Government experience, in addition to the following areas of Litigation:

• Contract and commercial disputes
• Housing Disrepair
• Insurance claims
• Judicial review
• Planning disputes
• Education and SEN
• Environmental issues

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week
• Condensed hours may also be offered

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions, we try to respond to all applications personally. However, due to high volume, if you do not hear from us within 72 hours, please assume your application was unsuccessful.

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