Service Care Legal are currently recruiting for a Principal Litigation Lawyer to join the legal department of a highly reputable London Borough Council. Please find below further details with regards to this role.

ROLE: Principal Criminal Litigation & Regulatory Lawyer
LOCATION: North West London
RATE: £50-60ph LTD (DOE, PQE & interview performance)
CONTRACT: 3 months with scope for extension

Please note that this position would require office attendance a minimum of 2 days per week.

The Role

• To manage and oversee a team of Lawyers and Legal Assistant in relation to criminal litigation and regulatory law
• The criminal litigation matters will include social housing fraud and regulatory prosecutions
• To assist with any other litigation matters and attend court when required to do so

The Person

• A qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with a minimum of 5 years' PQE
• Previous management experience within a legal services department within the public sector would be essential
• A proven track-record of leading a team would also be required

If this sounds like an opportunity of interest, please contact Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969, or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250