Litigation Solicitor

Spencer Clarke Group Ltd.; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in northeast England seeks an experienced Litigation Solicitor for a 3-6 month contract with flexible hybrid working. The role involves providing legal advice and representation, managing cases across various litigation areas, and contributing to a professional legal team. Ideal candidates will be qualified solicitors or barristers with substantial litigation experience and a robust understanding of relevant legal frameworks.

Benefits

Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities

Free DBS checks

Post Placement Aftercare

Loyalty reward scheme

Competitions for agency professionals

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive Advocate with a current practising certificate.
• Substantial litigation and advocacy experience.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and case law.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and representation to the Council in various contentious areas.
• Support the Senior Lawyer and manage cases such as Licensing law and Criminal litigation.
• Provide advocacy in courts, draft legal documents, and attend committee meetings.

Skills

Litigation

Advocacy

Legal advice

Knowledge of legislation

Case management

Education

Qualified Solicitor/Barrister

Job description

Litigation Solicitor

Northeast Local Authority
Rate: £35-£45 per hour - Negotiable DOE
Contract: 3-6 months - with view to extend

Flexible Hybrid Working

We are working closely with a local authority in the northeast region to help them find an experienced and dynamic Solicitor to join their Litigation team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive and professional environment, delivering high-quality legal services across a broad range of litigation areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and representation to the Council in various contentious areas.
• Support the Senior Lawyer and manage cases relating to: Licensing law, Criminal and civil litigation, Contentious housing matters and Code of Conduct investigations.
• Provide advocacy in courts and tribunals, draft legal documentation, attend committee meetings, and contribute to the development of the legal team.

Key Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive Advocate with a current practising certificate.
• Substantial litigation and advocacy experience.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and case law.
• Able to manage a varied workload with minimal supervision.

About Spencer Clarke Group

Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way.

When you join us, you will receive:

• Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
• Free DBS checks
• Post Placement Aftercare
• Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals

If you are interested in this role, click the apply button or contact Max using the contact details below:

01772 954200

We also offer a market leading referral scheme of up to £250 so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity, ask them to email their CV to Max and remember to include your details as well.

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