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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 Lawyer
LOCATION: East London / hybrid
RATE: 60 to 65ph LTD
CONTRACT: 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 (phone number removed), or email (url removed). We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth 250.
