Litigation Lawyer

Sellick Partnership; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in-house legal team seeks an experienced Litigation Lawyer to manage a diverse range of criminal and civil litigation under the supervision of a Senior Lawyer. The ideal candidate will have experience in at least three relevant areas including prosecutions and licensing. The role offers excellent training opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Local Government Pension scheme

Flexible working policies

Season ticket and bicycle loans

Staff discounts on local gym memberships

Supportive staff networks

Qualifications

• Candidates must have experience in at least 3 of the specified areas.
• Familiarity with the Local Authority environment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Handle varied caseload of criminal and civil litigation matters.
• Advise, conduct negotiations, and undertake drafting.
• Attend Licensing Committees and advise Members and Officers.

Skills

Homelessness

Prosecutions

Licensing

Education

Litigation

No recourse to public funds

Job description

Our client is seeking a Litigation Lawyer to join their dynamic and busy Local Authority in-house Legal Team.

The role

We are looking for an experienced Litigation Lawyer to undertake a varied caseload of legal work. The role will report to and be supervised by a Senior Lawyer. Depending on the requirements of the Senior Lawyer, you will undertake litigation and prosecution work as necessary.

The post holder will handle, under supervision, a varied caseload of criminal and civil litigation matters, and judicial review cases. You will be required to advise, conduct negotiations, undertake drafting, and attend meetings relevant to the role.

You may also advise Members and Officers and undertake all contentious proceedings where appropriate, specifically civil and criminal matters. Occasional attendance at Licensing Committees and advising Members and Officers in relation to these may be required.

Candidates must have experience in at least 3 of the following 7 areas:

• Homelessness
• Prosecutions
• Licensing
• Education
• Litigation
• No recourse to public funds

While familiarity with the Local Authority environment is an advantage, we consider applicants from private practice backgrounds wishing to transfer their skills into the public sector.

In return, we offer excellent training and development opportunities, plus benefits including:

• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family-friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• Staff discounts, including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks

Location

The successful Litigation Lawyer is required to attend the office at least 2 days per week.

If interested, please contact Rayhaneh Tehrani in our Manchester office to discuss.

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