Litigation Lawyer

Overview

You will join our in-house legal team to manage a varied litigation caseload for the council, with a focus on non-insurance disputes, debt recovery, and property/commercial matters. The role blends advisory work with advocacy, requiring strong client communication and deadlines management. You’ll work in a supportive, collaborative environment with hybrid office arrangements and potential transfer to West Surrey after Local Government Reorganisation. This is your chance to shape public service outcomes and develop expertise in local-government litigation.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working
• 26 days holiday (31 days after 5 years)
• pension
• carer’s leave
• volunteering days
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Responsibilities

• Provide solutions-focused advice on diverse litigation matters and quickly learn new subjects
• Draft briefs to Counsel
• Collaborate effectively within the team
• Lead or contribute to client and project meetings
• Advise Members and Senior Officers of the Council
• Manage competing priorities to meet statutory deadlines
• Deliver exemplary client care and maintain strong organisational skills

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or FILEX with current practising certificate
• Experience in litigation, including non-insurance disputes
• Advocacy experience or willingness to undertake advocacy
• Ability to manage a varied and complex caseload
• Ability to work flexibly using initiative

• client care
• clear and practical communication
• team collaboration
• litigation in local government context
• debt recovery (adult social care fees)
• property and commercial disputes

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