Litigation Lawyer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
South East
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Legal
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SKILLS

Litigation Civil Litigation Criminal Litigation Prosecution Enforcement Legal Document Drafting Stakeholder Management Case Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Litigation Lawyer

A locum civil and criminal litigation lawyer position with a local authority in the Home Counties, offering hybrid working and a broad caseload.

Job Details

  • Ref: 295164
  • Sector: Legal
  • Type: Contract
  • Working Arrangement: Hybrid
  • Location: South East, United Kingdom
  • Pay: Negotiable

About the Role

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are currently partnered with a local authority in the Home Counties who are looking to appoint a Locum Civil & Criminal Litigation Lawyer on an interim basis. This position offers a broad and engaging caseload, covering both civil and criminal litigation, within a supportive and well-established legal team.

Responsibilities

  • Handling a varied caseload of civil and criminal litigation matters
  • Conducting and supporting prosecutions, enforcement and regulatory work
  • Providing legal advice to internal departments on contentious matters
  • Drafting legal documentation including pleadings, witness statements and notices
  • Liaising with counsel, courts and external parties as required
  • Managing cases from initial instruction through to resolution

Requirements

  • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive in England & Wales
  • Experience in litigation, ideally within a local authority or public sector setting
  • Exposure to prosecution and enforcement work is desirable
  • Ability to manage a caseload independently
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Contract Details

  • Competitive hourly rate (dependent on experience)
  • Hybrid working available
  • Initial 3–6 month contract with strong potential for extension
  • Flexible start date

If you are a Litigation Lawyer seeking your next locum opportunity within a local authority in the Home Counties, please apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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