Litigation Lawyer

Litigation Lawyer

Surrey County Council
📍 Hybrid / Remote Working Available
📌 Reigate, Surrey | Occasional Court Attendance
⏰ Full Time (36 hours) or Minimum 28 Hours per Week
💷 Competitive Hourly Rate

Join a Highly Regarded In-House Legal Team

Surrey County Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Litigation Lawyer to join our supportive and forward-thinking legal team.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a diverse and complex litigation caseload while working within a collaborative environment that values professional development, teamwork and high-quality legal practice. You will play a key role in supporting the Council by providing practical, solutions-focused legal advice on a broad range of contentious matters that make a real impact across local government services.

The Role

As a Litigation Lawyer, you will have conduct of a varied and challenging caseload covering all non insurance related litigation and disputes involving the Council.

Your work will include:

• Managing a complex caseload of litigation matters from inception through to resolution
• Handling debt recovery matters, particularly in relation to adult social care fees
• Advising on property disputes and commercial litigation matters
• Managing a variety of other contentious and civil litigation cases affecting the Council
• Providing clear, pragmatic and solutions-focused legal advice to clients across the organisation
• Drafting instructions and briefs to Counsel
• Representing the Council through advocacy where appropriate, or working closely with external Counsel
• Leading and contributing to client meetings and project discussions
• Advising Members, senior officers and stakeholders on litigation matters
• Managing competing priorities while ensuring statutory and client deadlines are met
• Delivering exceptional client care and maintaining strong working relationships across the Council

About You

We are looking for an experienced Litigation Lawyer who can demonstrate:

• Significant experience handling a varied litigation caseload
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation and dispute resolution
• Experience of debt recovery, property disputes and commercial litigation matters
• The ability to quickly understand and advise on unfamiliar areas of law when required
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills
• Strong organisational abilities and effective case management skills
• A proactive and flexible approach with the ability to work independently and use initiative
• Advocacy experience, or a willingness to undertake advocacy as part of the role
• Experience working within local government would be advantageous but is not essential

Working Arrangements

We offer flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.

• The successful candidate will be required to collect their laptop from Woodhatch Place, Reigate on their first day.
• Fully remote working will be considered.
• However, occasional attendance at Council offices and Court hearings is preferred to support effective service delivery and team collaboration.

Why Join Surrey County Council?

✅ Varied and intellectually stimulating caseload
✅ Flexible working options, including remote working opportunities
✅ Supportive and collaborative team environment
✅ Opportunity to work on high-profile and complex local government matters
✅ Career-enhancing experience within a large and respected local authority
✅ Meaningful work that supports residents and services across Surrey

If you are an experienced Litigation Lawyer looking for a rewarding opportunity where your expertise can make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape positive outcomes for Surrey County Council and the communities it serves.