Job Title: Lawyer (Project) - Civil Litigation
Location: Southwark Council, 160 Tooley Street, London
Contract Type: Temporary (31/03/2025 - 23/06/2025)
Hours: 36 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Rate: £48 per hour (Inside IR35)
About the Role:Southwark Council is seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Lawyer to join its Legal Services team on a temporary basis. This role involves providing high-quality legal advice and representation on a range of general civil litigation and advisory matters.
Key Responsibilities:- Provide expert legal advice to the Cabinet, Committees, Council bodies, and elected Members.
- Handle a broad range of civil litigation matters, including:
- Landlord and tenant disputes (commercial and residential)
- Commercial debt recovery and contractual disputes
- Disputes related to non-payment of community care charges
- Inquests and injunctions
- Disputes relating to electronic communications
- Complex non-domestic rates and council tax issues
- Judicial Review claims
- Building safety matters
- Attend Committees, working groups, and project meetings to provide legal support.
- Draft legal documents, including agreements, pleadings, and contracts.
- Represent the Council at courts and tribunals where required.
- Ensure compliance with statutory obligations and good governance practices.
About You:- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX).
- Strong experience in civil litigation, ideally within a local government or public sector environment.
- Ability to manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
- Effective communication and advocacy skills.
Why Join?- Work on complex and high-profile cases within a supportive legal team.
- Competitive hourly rate of £48 per hour (Inside IR35).
- Hybrid working available (subject to Council policies).
