Interim Litigation Lawyer

Ribble Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Interim Litigation Lawyer to manage a varied caseload within a Lexcel-accredited legal service. This role offers hybrid working arrangements, flexible conditions, and the opportunity to provide legal advice and advocacy on housing and litigation cases. The ideal candidate should be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or FILEX with at least 1 year post-qualification experience. This is a temporary 12-week assignment covering maternity leave with a competitive PAYE rate.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Flexible arrangements

Supportive legal team

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or FILEX.
• Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience.
• Experience in housing litigation, judicial review, or injunctions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a challenging litigation caseload.
• Provide legal advice and advocacy.
• Assist in operational delivery of Legal Services.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or FILEX

Experience in housing litigation

Post-qualification experience

Willingness to undertake County Court advocacy

Job description

Interim Litigation Lawyer (Level 5) - Waltham Forest

Temporary | Inside IR35 | Hybrid Working

Ribble Recruitment is assisting a London local authority in sourcing an Interim Litigation Lawyer (Level 5) to cover a maternity leave within their Litigation & Public Law team. Ribble Recruitment handles candidate sourcing, screening, and the initial stages of the recruitment process for this role.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a Lexcel‑accredited legal service, managing a varied caseload while being supported by senior lawyers, legal officers, and paralegals.

Key Details

• Order number: OR20207
• Contract: 12‑week temporary assignment (maternity cover)
• Start date: 02 February 2026
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• IR35: Inside IR35
• Working pattern: Hybrid - 1 day onsite, 4 days remote (TBC)
• Location: Waltham Forest Town Hall, Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17 4JF, UK

Pay Rates

• PAYE: £29.38 per hour
• Umbrella / Limited: £38.45 per hour

Role Overview

You will manage a challenging litigation caseload within the council's legal service, providing advice and advocacy across one or more of the following areas:

• Complex possession proceedings
• Housing judicial review and access cases
• Anti‑social behaviour and injunction work
• Homelessness‑related litigation

Responsibilities include:

• Giving legal advice and drafting documents
• Conducting litigation and undertaking advocacy
• Supporting internal clients across the council
• Assisting in operational delivery of Legal Services

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or FILEX
• Minimum 1 year post‑qualification experience
• Experience in housing litigation, judicial review, or injunctions
• Willingness to undertake County Court advocacy (desirable)

Why This Role?

• Join a high‑performing, supportive in‑house legal team
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements considered
• Inclusive employer committed to equality, diversity, and progression

To Apply:

Contact Lewis Ashcroft at Ribble Recruitment: Phone: (phone number removed). Ribble Recruitment is handling the full recruitment process for this role, including candidate sourcing, screening, and initial stages of assessment.