Litigation Lawyer

Sellick Partnership; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension scheme

Flexible working and family friendly

Season ticket and bicycle loans

Staff discounts

Supportive staff networks

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is seeking an experienced Litigation Lawyer to join a busy Local Authority in-house Legal Team in Greater London. The role involves handling civil and criminal litigation and prosecution work under the direction of a Senior Lawyer.

You will advise, negotiate, draft, and attend meetings, with opportunities to advise Members and Officers on contentious matters, including licensing. A background in at least three of seven areas is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in public sector or local authority context is preferred.
• Ability to handle mixed civil and criminal litigation matters.
• Experience advising committees or members is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a varied caseload of civil and criminal litigation and prosecution work.
• Under supervision of Senior Lawyer, conduct negotiations, drafting and attend meetings.
• Advise Members and Officers on contentious proceedings, including licensing matters.
• Attend Licensing Committees when required and provide guidance to elected Members.
• Manage cases with adherence to professional standards and Local Authority procedures.

Skills

Homelessness

Prosecutions

Licensing

Education

Litigation

No recourse to public funds

Job description

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

The role

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

The post holder will be expected to handle under supervision and direction of the Senior Lawyer, 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 be required to advise Members and Officers, and will undertake all contentious proceedings where appropriate, specifically civil and criminal matters. You may occasionally attend Licensing Committees, and advise Members and Officers in relation to these.

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

Homelessness

Prosecutions

Licensing

Education

Litigation

No recourse to public funds

Although an understanding of, and familiarity with the Local Authority environment is an advantage, we would consider any applicant with a private practice background wanting to transfer their skills into the public sector.

In return, we’ll offer excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits that include :

• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of 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 at a minimum.