Senior Planning And Litigation Lawyer

Service Care Legal; Exeter; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A forward-thinking local authority in Devon is seeking a Senior Lawyer for their Planning and Litigation team. This fully remote role involves advising on various legal matters, handling litigation, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates should have substantial experience in highways law and local government, coupled with a strong background in civil and criminal litigation. Competitive rates offered based on experience.

Benefits

Fully remote work

Weekly pay

Opportunity to make a community impact

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in highways and local government law.
• Strong background in civil and criminal litigation.
• Previous local government experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise on highways and public right of way matters.
• Handle mixed caseloads of civil and criminal litigation.
• Support and mentor junior members of the team.

Skills

Highways and local government law

Litigation (civil and/or criminal)

Team leadership and mentoring

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Service Care Solutions is working with a forward‑thinking local authority, based in Devon, who are seeking a Senior Lawyer to join their Planning and Litigation team. In this role, you will play a key part in delivering high‑quality legal services to the council and a National Park Authority.

Role Details

Role: Senior Lawyer - Planning & Litigation Team - Local Authority (Devon)
Location: Fully Remote
Contract: 3 months ongoing
Umbrella Rate: £50-£55ph
PAYE Inc. Rate: £44.10 - £48.44ph

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad spectrum of highways and public right of way matters, including enforcement and statutory processes.
• Handle a mixed caseload covering both civil and criminal litigation.
• Support and mentor junior members of the team.

About You

• A qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with substantial experience in highways and local government law.
• Strong background in litigation (civil and/or criminal).
• Previous local government experience is essential.

Benefits

• The role can be worked entirely remotely, offering real flexibility.
• Weekly pay - the rate offered will depend on experience and interview performance.
• Be part of a team that makes a tangible difference to the community and environment across Devon and the National Park.

If this Senior Lawyer vacancy sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on (phone number removed), or email (url removed).

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.