Litigation Team Lead

Litigation Team Lead

Devon

£52,413–£56,000 dependent on experience

Excellent LGPS Pension

Hybrid Working

Ready to step into a leadership role where you can shape a team while handling high-profile litigation?

We're working exclusively with a Devon based Local Authority to recruit a Litigation Team Lead , an exciting opportunity for an experienced Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive looking to combine hands-on advocacy with team leadership.

This is more than just another litigation role. You'll lead a small but talented team, oversee complex and varied contentious matters, and play a key role in supporting one of the South West's most ambitious local authorities.

The Role

* Lead and develop a Litigation Lawyer, Legal Officer and Apprentice Lawyer.

* Manage a varied caseload across housing, planning enforcement, environmental health, debt recovery, homelessness and other local government litigation.

* Represent the Council in the civil and criminal courts and tribunals.

* Advise senior officers, elected Members and key stakeholders on complex legal issues.

* Drive high standards, service improvements and best practice across the litigation function.

About You
You'll be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with strong litigation experience across civil, commercial or criminal matters with 5 years + PQE. Confident in court, you'll combine technical excellence with the leadership skills to motivate, mentor and develop others.

This is an ideal move for a Senior Litigation Lawyer ready to take the next step into leadership, or an established Team Leader looking for a fresh challenge.

What's on Offer?

* Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the UK's best)

* Hybrid and flexible working

* 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)

* Ongoing professional development

* Employee Assistance Programme

* Cycle to Work scheme

If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely influence both your team and the wider community while enjoying excellent work-life balance and long-term career prospects, we'd love to hear from you.

Please contact Ellie Benson to hear more on (phone number removed)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed