Hybrid Litigation Lawyer – Local Government Impact

Cheshire East Partnership; Crewe; Híbrido; GBP 38.000 - 56.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual leave 34 days

Buy extra leave up to 10 days

Flexible working pattern with 37-hour

Green car salary sacrifice

White goods salary sacrifice

Career average pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Descripción de la vacante

Cheshire East Council is seeking a Litigation Lawyer to join the Litigation, Regulatory and Employment team on a part-time, permanent basis. You will provide expert legal advice across complex civil and criminal litigation, with opportunities for advocacy and training support.

The successful candidate will have experience in prosecution work, regulatory matters, and advising on enforcement, with a strong focus on collaboration and high professional standards within a public service context.

Formación

• Qualified legal professional with current practising certificate in England and Wales (Solicitor, Barrister, Chartered Legal Executive or equivalent).
• In-depth knowledge of civil and criminal litigation law relevant to the role.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and use the case management system.
• Willingness to undertake advocacy or related areas with training support.
• Strong oral and written communication, negotiation, drafting and persuasive skills.
• Proven track record, adherence to deadlines, and team collaboration.

Responsabilidades

• Provide high-quality expert legal advice and representation across diverse litigation and regulatory matters.
• Experience in prosecution work from start to finish and some debt recovery experience.
• Prepare and represent the Council in civil and criminal proceedings, including advocacy.
• Advise client departments on regulatory matters and enforcement.
• Attend committees and advise panel members.

Conocimientos

Civil litigation

Criminal litigation

Case management

Advocacy

Negotiation

Oral & written communication

Educación

Solicitor with practising certificate

Herramientas

Case management system

Descripción del empleo

Cheshire East Council is seeking a Litigation Lawyer to join the Litigation, Regulatory and Employment team on a part-time, permanent basis. You will provide expert legal advice across complex civil and criminal litigation, with opportunities for advocacy and training support.

The successful candidate will have experience in prosecution work, regulatory matters, and advising on enforcement, with a strong focus on collaboration and high professional standards within a public service context.