Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar Jobs£60 to £65 per hour, hybrid working3 days per week, immediate 4 to 6 month contractAbout Our ClientThe client is a well established local authority legal team delivering high quality public services across a busy and varied community setting. You will join a supportive public sector environment with a strong focus on collaboration, flexible working, service improvement and providing practical, solution focused legal advice.Job DescriptionThe Locum Litigation Solicitor will be:* Advising officers and elected members on contentious and regulatory matters* Handling civil and criminal litigation across a broad local government caseload* Advising on planning, licensing, environmental health and housing matters* Representing the council at court, tribunals, inquiries and committees* Drafting complex legal documents, reports and legal implications* Supporting decision making, governance, risk and constitutional matters* Providing legal and procedural advice at meetings and committees* Keeping up to date with relevant legislation and case law* Supporting the wider legal services team as requiredThe Successful ApplicantThe Locum Litigation Solicitor should be:* A solicitor, barrister, or CILEX Fellow with UK practising rights* Experienced in complex litigation and regulatory legal work* Confident undertaking advocacy in courts, tribunals and hearings* Knowledgeable in local government law and regulatory services* Able to advise elected members, officers and senior stakeholders* Skilled in prioritising work within a small, busy legal team* Solution focused, commercially aware and confident under pressure* Ideally experienced within a local authority or wider public sector setting* Desirable: knowledge of data protection and freedom of information lawWhat's on OfferThis is an excellent opportunity to work with a respected public sector organisation on a varied, high quality litigation and regulatory caseload. The role offers £60 to £65 per hour inside IR35, hybrid working, 3 days per week and an immediate start for an initial 4 to 6 month contract.If you're an experienced Litigation Solicitor, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.ContactMichael BaileyQuote job refJN-052026-7024943Phone number+441132437739Job summaryJob functionLegalSubsectorLitigationSectorBusiness ServicesLocationSheffieldContract typeTemporaryConsultant nameMichael BaileyConsultant phone+441132437739Job referenceJN-052026-7024943
