Civil Litigation Lawyer

Service Care Legal are currently recruiting on behalf of a respected local authority in South West London for an experienced Civil Litigation Lawyer to join their in-house legal team on a maternity cover contract.This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled legal professional with a solid background in public sector litigation to take on a broad and engaging caseload. The role sits within a supportive, collaborative legal department that services multiple boroughs, offering both high-quality work and a positive team culture.

ROLE: Civil Litigation Lawyer - Local Authority
LOCATION: South West London Hybrid Working (2 Days in Office)
CONTRACT: 35 Hours per Week, 11-Month Maternity Cover
RATE: £45.00 to £50.00 per hour umbrella - £44.51ph PAYE inc. holiday pay, £39.72ph exc. holiday pay) - DOE PQE and interview performance

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a diverse caseload of civil litigation matters, including:
• (Non-residential) property litigation
• Commercial and contract disputes
• Debt recovery
• Public law-related disputes
• Discrimination and equality claims
• Injunctions and non-housing judicial reviews
• Provide clear, pragmatic legal advice to senior officers, Members, and other internal stakeholders.
• Draft and review legal documents with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ensure legal risk is managed effectively in line with the authority's strategic objectives.

Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor, barrister, or CILEX with proven experience in civil litigation (ideally within a local authority or public sector environment).
• Strong knowledge of civil procedure and litigation practice.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team setting.

Working Arrangements:

• Hybrid model - 2 days per week in the office (South West London).
• Full-time (35 hours per week) with flexible start times where possible.
• Fixed-term maternity cover for 11 months, with potential for extension.

If this sounds like an opportunity of interest, please contact Lloyd Stanley on, or . We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.