Senior Litigation Lawyer

Adecco are now recruiting for a Senior Litigation Lawyer - for a London Borough Council

Calling all experienced Litigation Lawyers! Our client, a leading organisation in the Legal sector, is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Senior Litigation Lawyer for a temporary position. Join their dynamic team, work on complex matters, lead a talented team, and contribute to innovative legal solutions. Apply today and make a difference in the Legal industry.

Must be qualified solicitor or barrister with a practising certificate.

As a Senior Litigation Lawyer, you will play a crucial role in providing strategic, high-level legal advice to the organisation, its members, and officers. You will support the Principal Lawyer and Legal Services management team in delivering innovative solutions in Housing and Litigation, enabling the organisation to progress towards its goals. This position will also involve leading and managing a team of lawyers and support staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality legal work across multiple disciplines and sites.

Responsibilities:

• Take personal responsibility for a caseload of complex matters, acting as a subject expert with minimal supervision.


• Supervise high-risk matters within the team, supporting the Principal Lawyer.


• Provide support to other teams during peak times or resource shortages.


• Support complex strategic projects, ensuring a focus on innovative and commercial solutions.


• Keep the organisation, clients, and members updated on legal developments and advise on the impact of new legislation.


• Lead a team of up to 10 lawyers and support staff, potentially working across multiple sites.


• Carry out advocacy as required on your caseload.


• Attend council meetings to provide legal and governance advice.


• Produce or comment on reports for various decision-making processes.

Qualifications:

• Qualified solicitor or barrister with a practising certificate.


• Highly developed competence in people management, leadership, service improvement, and transformational change.


• Knowledge and experience in local government operations, including the financial, legal, and political context.


• Understanding of local government powers and duties, with expertise in at least one area of law relevant to the organisation.


• Experience in Housing and Litigation and related areas.

Behaviours and Personal Qualities:

• Strong managerial skills with the ability to balance priorities and meet deadlines.


• A collaborative team player with high motivation and resilience.


• A decision-maker who values and considers the opinions of others.


• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, suitable for diverse audiences.


• Effective influencer and negotiator, with the ability to inspire confidence and enthusiasm.

Our client values equality, diversity, and a commitment to providing quality services. If you are ready to make a difference and contribute to a dynamic organisation, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your litigation career!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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