Litigation Lawyer

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

Job summary

A local authority is seeking a locum Senior Litigation Lawyer to join their team on a fully remote basis for an initial 3-month period. The ideal candidate will manage a varied caseload including property litigation and provide supervision to junior members. A competitive rate of £55 per hour is offered, negotiable based on experience. Candidates must have recent relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Required experience in handling varied caseloads.
• Ability to advise on criminal and civil matters.
• Experience providing guidance to junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload including property and civil litigation.
• Advise on criminal and civil litigation matters.
• Supervise junior members of the Litigation team.

Skills

Property litigation

Civil litigation

Debt recovery

Judicial review proceedings

Planning enforcement

Education law

Job description

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.

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Created on 22/08/2025 by JR United Kingdom