At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to handle exciting litigation cases and make a real difference in the community.
- Company: Progressive London Borough of Hackney, committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Flexible working options, supportive environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dedicated team that values open dialogue and champions diversity.
- Why this job: Be part of a vibrant borough and contribute to meaningful legal work that impacts lives.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor or barrister with strong advocacy skills and a passion for public service.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the progressive London Borough of Hackney Legal Service, where you will play a vital role in delivering the Mayor’s Priorities and the Council’s vision of keeping Hackney as a place for everyone.
We are looking for a practising lawyer (i.e. a qualified solicitor, a barrister who has completed pupillage or a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives) who is solutions focused and driven to achieve successful outcomes for our clients.
We need an experienced litigator to join our Litigation and Public Realm team which advises and undertakes all aspects of litigation within a Local Authority setting. The focus being prosecutions as well as judicial reviews, injunctions, commercial disputes, high level contract debt claims, and commercial property litigation.
We require lawyers with excellent subject knowledge, strong advocacy skills, and an attention to detail. You will demonstrate resilience and tenacity but above all you must have a real enthusiasm for this area of work.
This is an exciting time to join the London Borough of Hackney, a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included, and involved. If you embody our organisational values: being open, ambitious, pioneering, inclusive, proactive, and proud – proud of Hackney, of the Council, and of the work we do – then we would love to hear from you.
Hackney is one of London’s most vibrant and diverse boroughs. It’s one of the most sought after areas to live in London with good schools, parks, local amenities, great transport links, and vibrant communities. Our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.
We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud. In order to achieve this, we are seeking individuals who embody our “PROUD” values: Purpose and Respect, Ownership, and Unity and Diversity.
Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently underrepresented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs.
If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk
Closing date for applications: 23 August 2026 (22:59)
Interview date: Wc 07 September 2026
Litigation Lawyer employer: London Borough of Hackney
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