Senior Solicitor

We are looking for a Senior Solicitor to serve Westminster Council on a temporary contract of 3‑6 months, with the possibility of extension or conversion to a permanent role based on performance. Salary will be negotiated in line with experience.

Located at64 Victoria Street, London, Greater London, SW1E6QP, the position requires a hybrid working pattern of three days remote and two days in the office.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain accurate case‑management records and ensure compliance with all procedural requirements.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX lawyer with practising rights and at least two years’ post‑qualification experience.
• Experience working within local government or the public sector.
• Experience of insolvency law or construction litigation.

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