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Job Description

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities! We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Position Summary

Two Litigation Lawyers are needed for a dynamic and busy Local Authority in‑house Legal Team. The role will report directly to a Senior Lawyer and involves a varied caseload of criminal and civil litigation matters as well as judicial review cases.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of criminal and civil litigation matters and judicial review cases.
• Advise, conduct negotiations, draft documents and attend relevant meetings.
• Advise Members and Officers and undertake all contentious proceedings where appropriate.
• Attend Licensing Committees occasionally and advise Members and Officers on related matters.

Qualifications

Candidates should have experience in at least three of the following seven areas:

• Homelessness
• Prosecutions
• Licensing
• Judicial Review
• Education
• Litigation
• No recourse to public funds

Must hold a current Practising Certificate on commencement of the role and be a Qualified Solicitor/Barrister or CILEX in Wales and England. The job is subject to a DBS check.

Special Conditions

Opportunity to transfer skills from private practice into the public sector is considered an advantage.

Location

The role is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, SE6 4RU. A hybrid approach requires working both in the office and from home regularly; at least 40 % of the time must be spent at Laurence House.

Salary

£52,269 - £54,360 per annum (PO4)
£55,353 - £57,495 per annum (PO5)

Diversity and Equality

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants and those with health conditions throughout our recruitment process.

If you have any queries relating to this recruitment, please contact Elleyn Hewitt – elleyn.hewitt@sellickpartnership.co.uk or Rayhaneh Tehrani – rayhaneh.tehrani@sellickpartnership.co.uk.

DO NOT APPLY VIA THIS WEBSITE – Please apply via Sellick's link: https://www.sellickpartnership.co.uk/job/litigation-lawyer-11717/

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family-friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks