Senior Lawyer - Litigation

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Lawyer to join their dynamic Litigation team. This role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse caseload, including civil and criminal matters, while developing broad legal experience. The successful candidate will supervise junior members and represent clients in courts and tribunals. With a hybrid working model, this position allows for flexibility and work-life balance, making it an exciting opportunity for qualified legal professionals looking to make a difference in the public sector. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to diversity and accessibility.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working hours

Family-friendly policies

Employee Assistance Program

26 days holiday plus public holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in at least three areas of civil and criminal litigation.
• Qualified Solicitors or BAR members with completed pupillage.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of civil and criminal litigation.
• Supervise and support junior team members.
• Attend courts and tribunals for advocacy as required.

Skills

Housing law

Debt recovery

Insurance in relation to defended liability

Judicial review

Contractual and commercial disputes

Trading standards

Environmental health

Benefit fraud

Licensing

Education and special educational needs

Planning and enforcement prosecutions

Employment

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England or Wales

Member of the BAR

Job description

Senior Lawyer - Litigation

Salary: £50,790 - £58,168 D

Locations: Offices across the East of England

Hybrid working

Sellick Partnership is currently recruiting on behalf of our public sector client who requires an experienced Senior Lawyer within their Litigation team.

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload consisting of civil and criminal litigation, employment, and education matters.

Caseload may include:

• Housing law including disrepair
• Debt recovery
• Insurance in relation to defended liability
• Judicial review
• Contractual and commercial disputes
• Trading standards
• Environmental health
• Benefit fraud
• Licensing
• Education and special educational needs
• Planning and enforcement prosecutions
• Employment

(Applicants should demonstrate experience in at least three of the above areas.)

• The successful applicant will attend courts and tribunals to undertake advocacy when required.

• As a Senior Lawyer, you will supervise and support junior team members.

This role offers a dynamic environment working on behalf of public sector organisations, managing diverse litigation cases, and developing broad legal experience.

This is a hybrid role with office presence required twice a week and court attendance as needed. Offices are located across the East of England with flexible base options.

Benefits include:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working
• Family-friendly policies including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• 26 days holiday, increasing with service, plus public holidays and the option to purchase additional days

Applicants must be qualified Solicitors in England or Wales or members of the BAR, having completed pupillage.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Natalie Ferguson at our Manchester office or apply now.

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