At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead litigation and prosecution cases, tackling diverse legal challenges.
- Company: Join a dynamic legal team dedicated to serving the community.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive pension, generous leave, and exclusive discounts.
- Other info: Flexible working options available, including remote work.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives through impactful legal work.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified lawyer with substantial litigation experience.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: Kendal, Penrith or Barrow (including agile working/working from home)
Contract Type: Permanent
About this opportunity
As a Senior Litigation and Prosecution Lawyer, you will conduct a caseload of litigation and advisory matters, including the conduct of litigation proceedings in the following areas:
- Prosecuting criminal matters (including trading standards, education, fly‑tipping, licensing, waste enforcement, food hygiene and highways offences)
- Planning, Housing and Property Litigation (including Town and County Planning 1990 matters, possession claims, anti‑social behaviour, nuisance, licensing and enforcement actions under the Housing Act 2004)
- Civil litigation (including contractual, commercial disputes and debt recovery)
- Inquests and judicial review
About you
You must be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEx fellow with practicing rights and substantial litigation experience. You will be a confident, tactically aware senior litigator and advocate with strong file management skills and a track record of successfully representing your clients in courts and tribunals. You will be a strong team player with a proven track record of delivering to deadlines, have effective communication skills and be able to use sound judgement to solve problems. You will be used to working in a busy pressurised environment and will enjoy a challenge. A commitment to delivering the best possible service for the benefit of our residents and clients is important. Good IT literacy skills and the ability to use electronic publications for legal work and research are essential.
Other duties
- Deputising for the Group Lawyer – Employment and Litigation, attending Council Committees and working groups as required
- Managing other lawyers and legal officers in the team
Benefits
Benefits include a competitive pension scheme, an enhanced annual leave allowance and various perks and discount schemes.
Senior Lawyer - Litigation & Prosecution employer: Westmorland And Furness Council
As a Senior Lawyer in Kendal, Penrith or Barrow, you will thrive in a supportive and dynamic work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With flexible working options, including agile working and the opportunity to work from home, we offer a competitive benefits package that includes a robust pension scheme and enhanced annual leave, making us an excellent employer for those seeking a meaningful career in litigation and prosecution.
Contact Details:
Westmorland And Furness Council Recruitment Team
