Litigation Team Lead

1 day ago


Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Lancashire County Council Full time

**About Lancashire County Council**

We are a county council with a huge geographic area and a wide range of communities, both urban and rural. Our purpose is to serve the people of Lancashire by working efficiently and innovatively to prioritise the services they need and want.

**Job Overview**

We are seeking an experienced litigation lawyer to lead our Litigation team. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling litigated and pre-litigated cases, providing expert legal advice, and supervising and managing the team.

**Key Responsibilities**

• Handling a variety of litigated and pre-litigated cases, including personal injury, public liability, commercial disputes, and more.

• Providing expert legal advice to council members, officers, and council-owned companies.

• Supervising and managing the Litigation team, ensuring high standards of work and effective case management.

• Collaborating with senior management to develop innovative legal services and practices.

**Requirements**

• 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.

**Salary and Benefits**

£49,764-£53,887 per annum, plus a generous benefits package including a competitive salary, Local Government Pension Scheme, and staff discount scheme.



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