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Posted:
28.04.2025
Expiry Date:
12.06.2025
Job Description:
We are currently partnering with a leading law firm in the UK specialising in providing legal services to public sector and not-for-profit organisations, who are recruiting for a Senior Litigation Lawyer to join their growing team on a temporary 3-month basis.
This is a full-time position with a negotiable rate and the start date is as soon as possible. This role is hybrid with office attendance required once a week.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
* Providing legal advice and services to client organisations on a wide range of public law and litigation matters, including civil actions and judicial review matters to ensure compliance with statutory duties and obligations.
* Advising upon and conducting proceedings relating to the care and protection of children and young people to secure the proper course of action and balanced and favourable judgements.
* Supervising junior members of the litigation team to ensure the provision of high-quality, well-researched, and comprehensive legal advice, as well as deputising for the Principal Lawyer where required.
* Representing clients in negotiations and discussions with third parties in matters regarding the areas of legal practice relevant to the post.
* Attending courts and tribunals undertaking advocacy where required.
The ideal candidate will have experience looking at Adult Social Care Debt Recovery and previous Local Government experience, in addition to the following areas of Litigation:
* Contract and commercial disputes
* Housing Disrepair
* Insurance claims
* Education and SEN
* Environmental issues
Working hours:
* 37 hours per week
* They are also open to offering condensed hours
James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.
At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions, we try to respond to all applications personally; however, due to the high volume of applications, this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.
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