Locum Team Leader Civil Litigation

  • Venn Group
  • Mar 07, 2026
Contractor Legal

Job Description

Locum Team Leader (Civil Litigation) - 6-12 months+ - Full Time - Predominantly Remote Working - Up to £65 per hour - Midlands

Position: Locum Team Leader (Civil Litigation)

Organisation: Midlands based Local Authority

Duration: 6 - 12 months, with the possibility of extension thereafter

Working Pattern: Full Time ideally but may consider 4 days per week

Working Arrangement: Predominantly Remote working, with Court or Office attendance when required

Hourly Rate: Up to £65 per hour Umbrella

The ideal candidate will have had prior experience managing a team of Lawyers, Trainees and Paralegals. The ideal candidate will also have exposure to handling various Litigation matters including Civil Litigation, Housing and Employment within the Public Sector.

Duties may include:

  • To manage a team of Lawyers and Paralegals to ensure the smooth running of the Litigation department
  • Advice the Council on complex aspects of Council business
  • When required to manage a variety of cases including Civil Litigation, Housing Litigation, Anti-Social Behaviour and Employment
  • To conduct in legal proceedings including preparing all aspects of the cases and representing the Council in Court, Tribunals and Appeals

If you're interested in this Locum Team Leader - Civil Litigation position, you can apply for this role online or contact Sam Cox or Connie Ross directly via phone or email for further information on:

Job Reference: J94094

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.

Due to the large volume of applicants, it is impossible to provide feedback for every applicant. If one of the team have not contacted you in 48 hours, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.

Locum Team Leader (Civil Litigation) - 6-12 months+ - Full Time - Predominantly Remote Working - Up to £65 per hour - Midlands