Principal Litigation Lawyer

Service Care Legal are recruiting on behalf of a reputable local authority in the East London area.
They are seeking a Principal Litigation Lawyer to join their team as a key figure within their legal department.
Please find below further details with regards to this role.
ROLE: Principal Litigation Lawyer Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.
LOCATION: East London / hybrid RATE: £60 to £65ph LTD CONTRACT: 3 month with view for extension 1 day per week office attendance required.
The Role To manage a team of Lawyers within the litigation department The areas will include civil and criminal litigation, regulatory matters, housing law and corporate governance To represent the council at courts or tribunals and policy work To attend licensing committees when required to do so The Person A qualified Solicitor/Legal Executive/Barrister with at least 5 years' PQE Previous management experience within a local authority would be essential Experience of both civil and criminal litigation would be essential #J-18808-Ljbffr