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Principal Litigation Lawyer

Service Care Solutions - Legal
Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Ilford, Greater London IG6 1DQ

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Service Care Legal is recruiting a Principal Litigation Lawyer for a local authority in East London.
  • The role offers a salary between £60 to £65 per hour on a 3-month contract with a view for extension, requiring one day of office attendance per week.
  • Candidates must be qualified Solicitors, Legal Executives, or Barristers with at least 5 years' PQE.
  • The position involves managing a team, handling civil and criminal litigation, regulatory matters, and representing the council in courts and tribunals.
  • Previous management experience within a local authority is essential for this role.

Service Care Legal are recruiting on behalf of a reputable local authority in the East London area. They are seeking a Principal Litigation Lawyer to join their team as a key figure within their legal department. Please find below further details with regards to this role.

ROLE: Principal Litigation LawyerLOCATION: East London / hybridRATE: £60 to £65ph LTDCONTRACT: 3 month with view for extension

1 day per week office attendance required.

The Role

  • To manage a team of Lawyers within the litigation department
  • The areas will include civil and criminal litigation, regulatory matters, housing law and corporate governance
  • To represent the council at courts or tribunals and policy work
  • To attend licensing committees when required to do so

The Person

  • A qualified Solicitor/Legal Executive/Barrister with at least 5 years' PQE
  • Previous management experience within a local authority would be essential
  • Experience of both civil and criminal litigation would be essential

If this Principal Litigation Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on , or email . We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.

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