Principal Litigation Lawyer

We are seeking to appoint a Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of CILEX to join the Legal Services team at Surrey Heath Borough Council. As Principal Litigation Lawyer you will manage a varied and interesting caseload of both criminal and civil and regulatory matters. You will also represent the Council in the Magistrates' Court and County Court and give advice to elected members in Licensing Subcommittee.
This is a politically restricted post in accordance with Section 2 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.

You will have experience of working in a legal team in a Local Government environment and will have advocacy experience in the Magistrates' and County Court. You will have excellent communication skills. You will have the ability to draft legal proceedings and statutory notices. You can manage a range of complex and competing priorities and deadlines. You are an effective member of the team but can work without supervision and you can manage a diverse workload.

We offer a generous benefits package including a minimum of 23 days' annual leave rising to 28 days after 5 years' service, plus Bank Holidays, a generous local government pension scheme, free parking for all employees and payment of a professional membership fee. As well as subsidised gym membership at our local Places Leisure Centre and great savings from supermarkets, shopping, cycle to work schemes and holidays via the My Staff Shop scheme. A laptop and mobile phone will be provided for your role if applicable.