Senior Lawyer (Civil & Commercial Litigation) Enfield, London (Local Authority role) Contract role Hourly rate negotiable 35 hours per week To handle a caseload of complex and/or politically sensitive legal matters with minimal supervision, ensuring that good governance arrangements are in place to support effective decision making. The post holder will be responsible for the following: Civil and/or commercial litigation Landlord and Tenant Housing Employment Licensing Judicial Review Advocacy To contribute to the management and strategy of the Legal Services Team To contribute to ensuring that colleagues within the Legal Services team, members and officers in other areas of the Council are trained in relevant developments in law and policy and receive guidance on their implementation in a timely manner, including delivering training. To advise members in public and private meetings including committees and sub-committees. To provide cover for others in Legal Service Occasional attendance at evening meetings may be required. Any other duties reasonably requested by management If you have any questions about this role or wish to apply, please contact isobel@deekay.co.uk who will respond at the earliest convenience.