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Litigation Solicitor

Service Care Solutions - Legal
Posted 17 days ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Bedford, Bedfordshire MK45 3EF

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Service Care Legal is recruiting a Litigation Solicitor for a local authority in Bedford.
  • The salary for this position ranges from £49,498 to £53,578.
  • Candidates should ideally have 2 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in relevant legal areas.
  • The role involves providing legal support in criminal and civil litigation, licensing, and contracts, with hybrid working arrangements.
  • Applicants must be qualified solicitors or CILEx with a current practising certificate and the ability to travel to court locations within an hour's commute.
Service Care Legal are currently recruiting on behalf of a forward-thinking local authority who are seeking a Litigation Solicitor to join their team on a permanent basis. Below are further details regarding this position.ROLE:                  Litigation SolicitorLOCATION:          BedfordSALARY:              £49,498 to £53,578Please note that the role is hybrid - 2-3 days per month, with potential for court attendance as requiredJob Purpose:We are seeking a highly skilled Litigation Solicitor to join a local authority in the Bedford region. This exciting role primarily focuses on criminal and civil litigation, licensing and contracts, and common law advice and assistance. You will also be required to undertake contentious advocacy in courts, tribunals, and inquiries as necessary. The successful candidate will provide legal support across various client service areas, including Environmental Health, Licensing, Planning, Housing Benefits, Trading Standards, Highways, and Housing.Key Responsibilities: 
  • Provide expert legal advice and representation in criminal and civil litigation matters.
  • Assist with licensing and contract-related legal matters.
  • Offer common law advice to multiple service areas within the Council.
  • Represent the Council in court proceedings and, when required, in tribunals and inquiries. 
Key Skills and Qualifications: 
  • A qualified Solicitor or CILEx with a current practising certificate
  • Ideally 2 years’ PQE but would be flexible for the right candidate
  • Proven experience in criminal and civil litigation, licensing, and contract law.
  • Strong background in providing legal advice and representation across a range of areas, including Environmental Health, Licensing, Planning, Housing Benefits, Trading Standards, Highways, and Housing.
Additional Information: 
  • Hybrid working arrangement with 2-3 days per month on-site.
  • Flexibility to attend court when required.
  • Applicants must be able to travel to court locations within the Bedford region, ideally within 1 hour’s commute.
If this Litigation Solicitor role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on  , or email .uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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