Senior Highways and Litigation Lawyer

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Highways and Litigation Locum to join their Local Authority client fully remotely. The role involves providing legal support on civil and criminal litigation matters. Candidates should have substantial experience in litigation for local government and a willingness to learn new areas of law. Both full and part-time hours are considered.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience working in litigation for local government.
• Willingness to learn new areas of law to provide fast-paced legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Support the Council and a National Park Authority on litigious matters.
• Advise on unauthorized encampments and education prosecutions.
• Provide highways advice and deal with criminal prosecutions.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Experience in litigation for local government

Ability to learn new areas of law

Job description

Overview

Senior Highways and Litigation Locum

This is a great opportunity to join our Local Authority client and take on a varied caseload of civil and criminal litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Council and a National Park Authority, providing comprehensive advice on a range of litigious matters
• Dealing with unauthorised encampments
• Education prosecutions
• Highways advice
• Criminal prosecutions matters, including: trading standards and environmental health
• Offering support and mentoring to junior members of the team

Role Details

This is a fully remote role. Both full and part-time hours will be considered.

Requirements

The client is seeking a candidate who has substantial experience working in litigation for local government. You must be willing to learn new areas of law to be able to provide fast-paced legal advice on a range of topics.

How to Apply

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience for the role of Senior Highways and litigation locum, please apply now or contact Natalie Ferguson in our Manchester office for a confidential chat.

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