Litigation Lawyer

Job Description

Litigation Lawyer - 3 Month Contract

Location: Reigate (Primarily Remote)

Rate: £70.00 per hour (Umbrella)

Contract: 3 Month Contract

Hours: 36 Hours Per Week (Minimum of 28 Hours Considered)

Pay: Bi-Weekly

Start Date: 04/01/2027

Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Litigation Lawyer to join a Local Authority's legal team for a 3-month contract, primarily working remotely. This role involves handling a diverse and challenging caseload of non-insurance litigation matters, such as Adult Social Care debt recovery, property and commercial disputes, and general civil litigation. The successful candidate will provide strategic, solutions-oriented legal advice to senior officers and client departments, draft legal documents and instructions for Counsel, attend meetings, and perform advocacy as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse and complex caseload of non-insurance litigation matters.
  
• Offer practical legal advice to senior officers and client departments.
  
• Draft legal documents and instructions for Counsel.
  
• Attend meetings and undertake advocacy when required.
  
• Handle cases involving Adult Social Care debt recovery, property disputes, and commercial disputes.
  

Requirements

Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEX Lawyer with a valid practising certificate.
  
• Extensive litigation experience, preferably within a Local Authority setting.
  
• Proven ability to manage property, commercial, and debt recovery disputes.
  
• Strong skills in drafting, advocacy, and case management.
  
• Capable of working independently and managing multiple deadlines.
  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  

What's on Offer?

• Competitive rate of £70.00 per hour (Umbrella).
  
• 3-month contract with potential for extension.
  
• Predominantly remote work environment.
  
• Flexible working hours.
  
• Bi-weekly pay schedule.
  
• Opportunity to work on a varied and complex caseload.
  

Please be aware that the selected candidate will need to pick up their laptop from Woodhatch Place, Reigate on the first day. Occasional attendance at the office and court may be necessary.

Requirements
Essential Requirements Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEX Lawyer with a current practising certificate Significant litigation experience, ideally within a Local Authority environment Experience managing property, commercial, and debt recovery disputes Strong drafting, advocacy, and case management skills Ability to work independently and meet competing deadlines Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills What's on Offer? £70.00 per hour (Umbrella) 3 Month Contract Predominantly Remote Working Flexible Hours Available Bi-Weekly Pay Varied and Complex Caseload Potential Contract Extension Please note, the successful candidate will be required to collect their laptop from Woodhatch Place, Reigate on their first day. Occasional office and court attendance may be required.