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General Litigation Lawyer

General Litigation Lawyer

Civic Recruitment Limited • London, England, UK
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Temporary
Job description

3 Month Contract With A local Authority


Job Purpose

To provide high-quality legal advice and representation across a broad range of general civil litigation matters on behalf of the Council. The role involves managing a varied and often complex caseload supporting Council departments with legal advice and ensuring the effective conduct of litigation in accordance with relevant legislation policies and procedures.




Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a varied caseload of general litigation matters from inception through to resolution.
  • Advise Council departments and stakeholders on a broad range of civil litigation issues.
  • Conduct litigation relating to landlord and tenant disputes (commercial and residential) debt recovery contract disputes injunctions enforcement matters and disputes arising under the Electronic Communications Code.
  • Prepare legal documents pleadings witness statements court applications and settlement agreements.
  • Represent the Council in courts tribunals and other hearings including undertaking advocacy where appropriate.
  • Provide clear practical and commercially focused legal advice to clients and stakeholders.
  • Ensure effective file management and compliance with court deadlines procedural requirements and service standards.
  • Monitor developments in legislation case law and policy and apply them effectively to client matters.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal departments external legal professionals courts and other stakeholders.
  • Contribute to the effective delivery of legal services and support the Councils wider objectives.


Requirements

Essential

  • Qualified Solicitor Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with a current practising certificate (where applicable).
  • Significant post-qualification experience in general civil litigation.
  • Strong knowledge of landlord and tenant law debt recovery contract disputes injunctions enforcement proceedings and general litigation practice.
  • Excellent knowledge of court and tribunal procedures and relevant Civil Procedure Rules.
  • Experience managing a complex and varied caseload independently.
  • Strong advocacy negotiation drafting and legal research skills.
  • Experience advising public sector or local authority clients on litigation matters.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly to non-legal audiences.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

Desirable

  • Experience undertaking advocacy in courts and tribunals.
  • Experience dealing with disputes arising under the Electronic Communications Code.
  • Knowledge of local government law and its application to litigation matters.
  • Experience working within a local authority legal team.


Additional Information

  • Location: Southwark Council
  • Hours: 36 per Week
  • Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly
  • 3 Days In Office - 2 Days WFH



Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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