Locum Lawyer - Civil Litigation
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- England,London,Greater London,Harrow
- Full Time, Temporary
- £45 - £55 per hour
Job Description:
Your new company
A large, well-established shared public sector legal service is seeking a Civil Litigation Lawyer to join its busy litigation team on a rolling contract basis. The service supports a wide range of public bodies across London and the Home Counties and is known for delivering high-quality, cost-effective legal advice across multiple specialist areas.
You’ll be part of a forward-thinking legal service with a strong emphasis on collaboration.
Your new role
As a Civil Litigation Lawyer / Senior Lawyer (G10-MG1), you will manage a varied caseload across housing, homelessness, licensing, judicial review, and general civil litigation.Key responsibilities:
*Advising clients across a broad range of civil litigation matters
*Managing your own caseload to recognised quality standards
*Drafting and negotiating legal documents and pleadings
*Providing clear, practical legal advice (including in public meetings)
*Attending court and hearings, including occasional out-of-hours work
*Contributing to training and knowledge sharing
*Supporting or mentoring junior team members (G11/MG1)
*Handling complex and politically sensitive matters at senior levels
What you’ll need to succeed
You must be a qualified solicitor, barrister, CILEx lawyer, or overseas-qualified lawyer with relevant litigation experience.Essential requirements:
*Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedure
*Experience in housing, homelessness, licensing, or judicial review
*Excellent communication and client-care skills
*Ability to manage a busy, diverse caseload
*Strong drafting and negotiation skills
*Confidence advising senior officers and committees
What you’ll get in return
*Competitive hourly rate
*Hybrid working
*Exposure to varied, high-profile public sector litigation
*Supportive and collaborative working culture
What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ’apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
A large, well-established shared public sector legal service is seeking a Civil Litigation Lawyer to join its busy litigation team on a rolling contract basis. The service supports a wide range of public bodies across London and the Home Counties and is known for delivering high-quality, cost-effective legal advice across multiple specialist areas.
You’ll be part of a forward-thinking legal service with a strong emphasis on collaboration.
Your new role
As a Civil Litigation Lawyer / Senior Lawyer (G10-MG1), you will manage a varied caseload across housing, homelessness, licensing, judicial review, and general civil litigation.Key responsibilities:
*Advising clients across a broad range of civil litigation matters
*Managing your own caseload to recognised quality standards
*Drafting and negotiating legal documents and pleadings
*Providing clear, practical legal advice (including in public meetings)
*Attending court and hearings, including occasional out-of-hours work
*Contributing to training and knowledge sharing
*Supporting or mentoring junior team members (G11/MG1)
*Handling complex and politically sensitive matters at senior levels
What you’ll need to succeed
You must be a qualified solicitor, barrister, CILEx lawyer, or overseas-qualified lawyer with relevant litigation experience.Essential requirements:
*Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedure
*Experience in housing, homelessness, licensing, or judicial review
*Excellent communication and client-care skills
*Ability to manage a busy, diverse caseload
*Strong drafting and negotiation skills
*Confidence advising senior officers and committees
What you’ll get in return
*Competitive hourly rate
*Hybrid working
*Exposure to varied, high-profile public sector litigation
*Supportive and collaborative working culture
What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ’apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Job number 3456168
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