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An excellent opportunity has arisen within the London Borough of Redbridge for an experienced, Senior Civil Litigation Lawyer (Debt Recovery) to join the Council to provide a comprehensive and professional legal service in this area.

You will report to the Principal Lawyer – Litigation within the Legal Department. You will provide a comprehensive and professional legal service in all aspects of civil litigation law with a focus on debt recovery.

You will provide the Council with expert advice and guidance on aspects of civil litigation including housing law and especially debt recovery.

Responsibilities -

• Provision of advocacy services at public inquiries, before tribunals and in civil courts in civil proceedings in relation to the area of specialism.
• Carry a caseload in respect of the area of specialism and related project matters including civil litigation and debt.
• Utilising skills and experience gained within a similar position; you will report to the Principal Lawyer (Litigation) and will have your own complex and varied caseload.

To be successful in this role you will need to:

• Hold a Solicitor, Barrister, CILEX or similar qualification
• Have experience of civil litigation cases preferably in a local government context
• Excellent knowledge of the law and practice in the areas of civil litigation
• Experience of managing a wide and varied workload with minimal supervision

To apply for this post please visit www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs or copy the following link into your browser:

https://ce0320li.webitrent.com/ce0320li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107…

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.

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