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Interim Principal Litigation Lawyer – London - £60-65 per hour – Hybrid Working
Position: Interim Principal Litigation Lawyer
Organisation: London-based local authority
Duration: 3-6 months with possible extensions thereafter
Working Pattern: Full time hours
Working Arrangement: Hybrid working with office attendance once a week
Hourly Rate: £60-65 per hour (Umbrella)
Venn Group’s specialist public sector legal team are recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority based in London, who are in need of a Interim Principal Litigation Lawyer to be brought into the Council to lead and guide the litigation department
The role of Interim Principal Litigation Lawyer is offered on an initial 3 months basis with it being highly likely to extend up until 6 months and then subsequent extensions could be agreed thereafter. This position will be to lead the litigation department which comprises of Civil, Criminal and Employment lawyers
The ideal candidate for this role will be a qualified Barrister, Solicitor or Legal Executive (CILEx) with a proven track record of successfully managing a litigation department within Local Government, which is essential for this role
Duties shall include:
- Handle complex litigation and regulatory law matters: Lead on high-stakes litigation cases and regulatory issues, ensuring legal risks are managed and outcomes align with council objectives
- Handle complex litigation and regulatory law matters: Lead on high-stakes litigation cases and regulatory issues, ensuring legal risks are managed and outcomes align with council objectives
- Lead the council’s defence preparation: Coordinate the council’s defence strategies, including gathering evidence and preparing legal documents to ensure robust representation in legal proceedings
- Advise members and senior management on governance: Provide clear and strategic legal advice on governance issues, helping ensure decisions meet legal standards and best practices
- Willing to take on licensing committees: Actively participate in licensing committees, offering legal support to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and fair decision-making
While the Council are looking for someone with expertise knowledge in all of these areas applicants who do not fit the full criteria are strongly encouraged to apply for this role
Please apply for this role online or contact Aidan Sallis via phone or email for further information
or reach out to and a member of the specialist public sector legal 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
Interim Principal Litigation Lawyer – London - £60-65 per hour – Hybrid Working
