Litigation Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the South-West is seeking a locum Senior Litigation Lawyer for an initial 3-month period. The role is fully remote and requires recent litigation experience. Responsibilities include managing a diverse caseload, advising on criminal and civil matters, and supervising junior team members. The position offers a competitive rate of £55 per hour, negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in litigation required.
• Ability to handle a varied caseload in property and civil litigation.
• Experience in advising on criminal and civil litigation matters.

Responsibilities

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

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