Litigation Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in the South-West is seeking a locum Senior Litigation Lawyer for an initial 3-month assignment. The role is fully remote with a negotiable rate around £55 per hour. Responsibilities include handling a varied caseload in property litigation and civil matters, providing guidance to junior lawyers, and advising on planning enforcement. Recent experience in litigation is essential.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in litigation is required.
• PQE level negotiable.
• Ability to provide guidance to junior members.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload including property and civil litigation.
• Advise on criminal and civil litigation matters.
• Provide guidance and supervision to junior team members.

Skills

Property litigation

Civil litigation

Advising on planning enforcement

Debt recovery

Judicial review proceedings

Job description

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We are currently working in partnership with a Local Authority based in the South-West, who are recruiting for a locum Senior Litigation Lawyer to join the team for 3-months initially.

The role can be on a fully remote basis, with a rate in the region of £55p/hour UMB, negotiable subject to PQE.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Handling a varied caseload including property litigation, highways and general civil litigation, including debt recovery and judicial review proceedings
• Advising on a range of criminal and civil litigation matters, involving planning enforcement and education matters
• Providing guidance and supervision to junior members of the Litigation team

Rewards and Benefits:

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week
• Monday – Friday

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

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