Locum Principal Litigation Lawyer

Job Description

Service Care Legal are working in partnership with a forward-thinking local authority in Essex to recruit an experienced Locum Principal Litigation Lawyer for a full-time, temporary assignment. This role offers the chance to step into a senior legal position, managing a diverse caseload across civil and criminal litigation within a supportive and progressive team.

This role offers hybrid working arrangements, with the flexibility to work remotely for the majority of the week.

About the Role

• As the Principal Litigation Lawyer, you will act as the key advisor on litigation matters for the council, providing strategic legal guidance to officers and elected members.
• You’ll handle a varied workload, play a central role in court proceedings, and help shape policy decisions across legal services.
• Represent the authority in County and Magistrates' Courts
• Manage a wide range of legal matters, including :
• Housing possession and anti-social behaviour cases
• Judicial review proceedings
• Homelessness and housing appeals
• Injunction applications
• Licensing appeals and committee support
• Defended debt claims and planning prosecutions
• Provide high-quality legal advice across departments

Draft legal documentation including claims, su...