Senior Litigation Lawyer | Litigation Team | Preston

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Job Description

Salary £49,764-£53,887 per annum | Permanent | Full Time, 37 hours per week | Preston |

International Sponsorship - this role is not open to international sponsorship

Lancashire is the fourth largest local authority in England, covering a huge geographic area and a wide range of communities, both urban and rural. As a county council our remit is substantial, varied, and complex - but our purpose is simple - we exist to serve the people of Lancashire by working efficiently and innovatively to prioritise the services they need and want.

Are you an experienced litigation lawyer looking for a new challenge? Lead our Litigation team and make a significant impact in Lancashire. You'll achieve this by:

• Handle a variety of litigated and pre-litigated cases, including personal injury, public liability, commercial disputes, and more.
• Provide expert legal advice to council members, officers, and council-owned companies.
• Supervise and manage the Litigation team, ensuring high standards of work and effective case management.
• Collaborate with senior management to develop innovative legal services and practices.

What we're looking for:

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, or equivalent with a current practising certificate.
• Extensive experience in litigation, including Fast Track and Multi Track cases.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate a legal team.

Our ideal applicant will also have experience within local government handling sensitive claims. Criminal litigation and Higher rights of audience would also be beneficial to excel in this role.

For an informal and confidential chat about this opportunity, please contact Nicola Hardman at Nicola.Hardman@lancashire.gov.uk

Closing Date: 26th January 2025 Interviews: TBC Early 2025

Why join us?

By joining Lancashire County Council, you can shape the career path that is right for you with the opportunity to gain personal and professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring - Lancashire County Council really is the place where you can have the career you've always wanted.

In return for your passion and expertise, we also offer a generous benefits package which includes:

• A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions with optional Additional Voluntary Contributions.
• A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave, which rises with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays, 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays, and have the option to buy additional leave each year.
• Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers, saving on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars.

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

If you're already a Lancashire County Council employee you must apply via the internal vacancies option on Oracle Fusion. You can do this by logging into Oracle Fusion and then going to Me - Current Jobs.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

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