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Litigation Lawyer
Service Care Solutions is working with a well-known local authority based in Stockport to recruit an experienced Litigation Lawyer to join their established and award-winning Legal Services team on a permanent basis.
You will join a friendly and collaborative team of ten colleagues, working within a supportive environment where professional development is encouraged and valued. You will also become an integral part of an award-winning Legal Team of up to 50 colleagues across five specialist legal sub-teams
Job Title: Litigation Lawyer
Location: Stockport – Hybrid Working attendance at least 2 days per week
Salary: £45,091 – £51,356 per annum (MB4) + additional benefits and pay award pending
Contract: Permanent
As a Litigation Lawyer, you will play a key role within the Litigation team, providing high-quality legal advice and representation across a broad range of regulatory and enforcement matters.
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Responsibilities as a Litigation Lawyer:
- Leading and engaging in criminal enforcement and regulatory work.
- Providing high-quality legal advice to internal council departments and stakeholders.
- Advising and representing the Council in relation to Trading Standards and Environmental Health matters.
- Dealing with breaches of enforcement notices, including matters relating to Planning.
- Advising on and dealing with Premises Licensing matters.
- Advising on Taxi and Private Hire Licensing matters.
- Managing a varied caseload from instruction through to resolution.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues and internal departments to achieve effective legal outcomes.
Experience across all of the areas listed above is not essential, as support and development will be provided. A can-do attitude, flexibility and a willingness to learn are key attributes for this role. You will be joining a team where your professional development is actively supported and where your contribution is valued.
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Benefits
- Additional benefits
- Pay award pending
- Hybrid working
- Local Government pension scheme
- Holiday entitlement
- Opportunity to work within an award-winning Legal Team
If you are an experienced Litigation Lawyer looking for a permanent opportunity with a supportive and award-winning local authority legal team, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop your career.
Service Care Solutions also offers a referral bonus of up to £200 for successful referrals. If you know a Litigation Lawyer who may be interested in this opportunity, please get in touch.
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