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Civil Litigation Lawyer

Venn Group
Posted 21 hours ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Dulverton, Somerset TA22 9HL, England

Salary

Β£55 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Locum Litigation Lawyer or Senior Lawyer in South-East England, offering an attractive rate of up to Β£55 per hour umbrella, depending on experience.
  • Candidates must be qualified legal professionals with strong civil litigation expertise and a minimum of three years of relevant experience.
  • The role involves managing a diverse caseload, providing strategic advice, and mentoring junior staff while ensuring compliance with quality standards.
  • This is a full-time position with a 3-month rolling contract, requiring office attendance once a week, totaling 36 hours per week.
  • Interested applicants should contact Jade Gorrod or email their CV to the recruitment team for consideration.

Locum Litigation Lawyer / Senior Lawyer – Attractive Rate – Full-time – Hybrid Working – South-East England

Locum Civil Litigation Lawyer

Up to Β£55 per hour umbrella (dependent on experience)

Local Authority based in South-East England

3 month rolling contract

Full time, 36 hours per week

Once per week office attendance

Venn Group is working with a fantastic local authority in South-East England in their search for a Litigation Lawyer on an Locum basis for an initial 3-month role (with the potential to be extended)

Requirements:

  • Qualified Legal Professional: A qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with strong civil litigation expertise.
  • Advocacy Skills: Proficient in client care and advocacy, able to draft and negotiate effectively on behalf of clients.
  • Public Sector Experience: Skilled in delivering public law advice, with an understanding of local government law principles.
  • Mentorship Experience: Capable of training and supporting junior staff while handling a challenging caseload independently.
  • Commitment to Standards: Committed to meeting high-quality management standards and continuous professional growth.

Duties and Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Case Management & Representation: Handle a broad caseload and represent clients in matters including housing and licensing disputes, homelessness cases, and complex civil litigation.
  • Strategic Advice & Client Support: Provide clear, solution-focused advice to officers, senior members, and other clients on sensitive, high-profile issues.
  • Mentorship & Development: Guide and support junior colleagues, sharing expertise and best practices within the team.
  • Policy Compliance: Ensure all work adheres to quality and compliance standards, reflecting commitment to best practices.

If you are interested in this Locum Litigation Lawyer role in South-East England, please contact Jade Gorrod in the London office on , or email your CV to and a member of the specialist legal recruitment team will get back to you.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.

Locum Litigation Lawyer / Senior Lawyer – Attractive Rate – Full-time – Hybrid Working – South-East England

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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.