Lawyer

Triumph Consultants Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading legal consultancy in Bradford is seeking an experienced Lawyer/Senior Lawyer to provide high-quality legal services in criminal and civil litigation. The candidate will manage their own caseload and provide legal advice to Council officers while supervising junior staff. Ideal candidates should possess strong litigation experience and the ability to work under pressure. This role offers a temporary contract and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in litigation required.
• Confident dealing with senior stakeholders, including courts.
• Ability to present complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload as a senior case holder.
• Provide legal advice to Council officers.
• Supervise junior staff and deliver training.

Skills

Litigation experience

Judgment

Stakeholder engagement

Information analysis

IT proficiency

Knowledge of legislation

Education

Solicitor or barrister qualification

CILEx Fellowship

Job description

Job Title: Lawyer/Senior Lawyer

Reference: Bradford5284309

Salary: £21.38 per hour PAYE with accrued holiday and pension contribution

Hours: 37 hours per week Monday-Friday

Role length: 2 months opening assignment

Job type: On-site

Location: Bradford

Contract Type: Temporary

The role: You will provide high quality legal services across criminal and civil litigation, with additional support to education and employment matters as required. You will manage your own caseload, act as a senior case holder and advocate, provide advice to officers and members, and support the wider team.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as senior case holder and, where appropriate, advocate in criminal and civil litigation.
• Provide clear legal advice to Council officers, committees and sub-committees.
• Supervise and support junior staff.
• Handle urgent and competing demands, often under pressure.
• Deliver training to colleagues, clients and elected members.
• Ensure casework meets professional standards, statutory requirements and deadlines.
• Prepare reports, written advice and guidance.
• Support Council departments including Children’s Services and Adults and Community Services.
• Assist other West Yorkshire public authorities on legal matters when required.

What the client is looking for

• Strong experience in litigation, with the ability to exercise sound professional judgement.
• Confident dealing with senior internal and external stakeholders, including courts, tribunals and regulatory bodies.
• Ability to analyse and present complex information clearly.
• Competence with a range of basic IT applications.
• Solid understanding of relevant legislation, regulations and practice directions.

Desirable

• At least 5 years’ experience in education law while practising as a solicitor, barrister or Fellow of CILEx.
• Current practising certificate (solicitor or barrister) or Fellowship of CILEx.