We are currently working alongside a highly reputable London Borough Council who are looking for a Corporate Litigation Lawyer to join their team on a locum contract basis.

Please find below further details regarding the position and person specification.

ROLE: Corporate Litigation Lawyer
LOCATION: North London
CONTRACT: Initial 3 months with likelihood of extension
RATE: £35.00 to 45.00ph DOE

Please note that this role would be hybrid working with court attendance when required to do so.

The Role

• To manage a caseload of matters and act as a advocate on behalf of the council with relation to Employment, Education & Information Law


• To handle complex litigation on employment, equality, information and education matters, undertake advocacy and to instruct counsel when necessary


• With relation to employment, dealing with complex employment law matters, including tribunals, TUPE issues and HR policies and practices


• To advise on, draft, and amend the Council's policies to ensure compliance with the law and best practice

The Person

• A qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with a minimum of 2 years' PQE


• A minimum of 6 months' worth of Litigation experience within a local authority


• A thorough knowledge of employment and equalities law, and knowledge of or ability to acquire knowledge of information/data protection law and education law


• A thorough knowledge of the procedural requirements of the Tribunal rules

If this sounds like an opportunity of interest, please contact Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969 , or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk.

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.