Remote Civil Litigation Lawyer (Locum) - Up to £55/hr

VennGroup; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Venn Group is seeking a Locum Civil Litigation Lawyer for a Midlands-based Local Authority. The role is full-time, predominately remote with occasional court attendance, and offers an hourly umbrella rate of up to £55.

The successful candidate will manage a diverse civil and commercial caseload, with experience in property litigation viewed favorably, and provide strategic legal advice across the team.

Qualifications

• Experience in Civil Litigation Law, ideally within a Local Authority or Private Practice background.
• Knowledge of property litigation is a plus.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and provide clear legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate contracts and legal agreements.
• Manage a varied civil and commercial litigation caseload from pre-action to trial.
• Handle property litigation matters including landlord/tenant disputes and related claims.
• Ensure compliance with Civil Procedure Rules and Pre-Action Protocols.
• Provide dispute resolution strategies and risk management guidance.
• Represent the Council in Court, primarily via remote hearings with some attendance.

Skills

Civil litigation

Local authority experience

Contract drafting

Job description

Venn Group is seeking a Locum Civil Litigation Lawyer for a Midlands-based Local Authority. The role is full-time, predominately remote with occasional court attendance, and offers an hourly umbrella rate of up to £55.

The successful candidate will manage a diverse civil and commercial caseload, with experience in property litigation viewed favorably, and provide strategic legal advice across the team.