At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex legal cases and provide expert advice to support vital council services.
- Company: Join a leading legal services team within local government, making a real difference.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on developing junior lawyers.
- Why this job: Shape legal strategy and impact essential public services in your community.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor or barrister with significant litigation experience.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Your new company
This is an excellent opportunity with one of the largest legal services teams within local government, committed to delivering high-quality, impactful legal advice to support vital council services. Their teams work collaboratively across departments to achieve the best outcomes for residents, helping to shape and protect essential public services. This organisation is expanding their Litigation Team and is looking to appoint a Principal Lawyer to play a key role in delivering this important work.
Your new role
As a Principal Lawyer within the Litigation Team, you will manage a varied and complex caseload covering a broad range of contentious and some non-contentious matters. The team undertakes diverse litigation work, including housing, employment, education and general civil litigation.
- Lead on complex cases from start to finish
- Provide expert legal advice to officers and stakeholders
- Conduct advocacy where appropriate and instruct Counsel when required
- Support and supervise junior lawyers and contribute to the development of the wider team
- Play a key role in shaping legal strategy and service delivery
This is a hybrid role, with a mix of office attendance, court attendance, and remote work.
What you’ll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Be a qualified solicitor, barrister, or Fellow of CILEX with a current practising certificate
- Have significant experience in handling a broad range of litigation matters
Litigation Lawyer employer: Hays Legal
This organisation stands out as an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative work culture that prioritises high-quality legal services for the community. With a strong commitment to employee development and a hybrid working model, it provides unique opportunities for growth and meaningful contributions to public service. Joining this expanding Litigation Team means being part of a vital mission to shape and protect essential services for residents.
