Senior Solicitor

Good Afternoon, I am currently representing Westminster Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience We are looking for a Senior Solicitor this role will be based at: REMOTE WORKING The right candidate will: We are seeking a talented litigation lawyer to join our Employment, Criminal & Commercial Litigation Team. * Manage a varied caseload of complex civil, commercial and/or property litigation matters with minimal supervision. * Conduct litigation in the County Court, High Court and relevant Tribunals. * Provide clear, pragmatic and timely legal advice to Council departments and senior stakeholders. * Draft pleadings, witness statements, legal agreements, reports and advisory documents. * Negotiate favourable outcomes on behalf of the Council. * Attend meetings with officers, elected members, external organisations and government bodies. * Prepare and advise on reports for Cabinet, Committees and Sub-Committees. * Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise clients on their impact. We require the following: * You will be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX Lawyer with practising rights and at least 2 years' post-qualification experience. * Excellent drafting, advocacy and negotiation skills. * Ability to explain complex legal issues to non-legal stakeholders. * Experience of insolvency law OR construction litigation. Desirable To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed) If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee. IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE. Look forward to speaking with you soon