General Litigation Lawyer

eTeam Workforce Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services provider in the UK is seeking a General Litigation Lawyer for a 6-month contract. This hybrid role involves managing tribunal appeals, handling high caseloads, and providing legal advice in health and social care regulation. Applicants must have litigation practicing rights and relevant qualifications. Strong communication and time management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in Government and Legal roles relevant to health and social care regulation.
• Ability to present complex information clearly and effectively.
• Effective networker and relationship builder.

Responsibilities

• Manage high volume tribunal appeals effectively.
• Advise on legal matters and manage enforcement activity.
• Analyze risks and benefits in legal situations.

Skills

Dealing with tribunal appeals

Strong communication skills

Legal writing and drafting

Time management skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives

2 years post-qualification experience or substantial experience in legal advice

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

Role Overview

General Litigation Lawyer – Contract Length: 6 months – Location: London or Leeds, hybrid 3 days per week.

Minimum Requirements

• Dealing with high volume of tribunal appeals.
• Can handle volume work, and high caseloads.
• Good timekeeping skills.
• Experience in Government and Legal roles.
• Strong Communication skills.
• Legal writing and drafting experience.
• Litigation practicing rights – MUST HAVE.
• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, entitled to practice in England and Wales.

Qualifications

Either:

• 2 years post‑qualification experience.
• A newly qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives with proven substantial experience providing legal advice in a health and social care regulation setting.

Additional Competencies

• Established history of managing caseloads, advising on legal matters and managing enforcement activity.
• Able to present complex information in an easily understood, accessible format.
• Strong communication and presentation skills and the ability to secure and maintain the confidence of a range of CQC stakeholders.
• Able to analyse risk and benefit within a fast‑paced environment, and to reassess priorities on a continual basis.
• Advocacy skills or the willingness to develop them.
• Ability to support and develop colleagues.
• Effective networker and relationship builder.
• Good working knowledge of IT systems including Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, Excel).