Senior Litigation Lawyer

Salary 51356 - 55612 per annum Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week Preston

We are seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Lawyer to join our busy in-house Legal Services litigation team. This is a key role with management responsibility combining high level litigation work with the supervision and development of a team of lawyers.

You will handle a caseload across a broad range of litigation matters including personal injury public liability highways and property disputes while providing day to day supervision guidance and quality assurance to colleagues. You will play an important role in shaping service delivery ensuring high professional standards and supporting the effective management of risk.

We are looking for a qualified Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer with litigation practice rights strong technical knowledge and proven experience of managing people and complex return we offer hybrid working a supportive team environment and the opportunity to make a real impact.

Closing Date: 30/06/2026

Why join us

By joining Lancashire County Council you can shape the career path that is right for you with opportunities to gain personal and professional qualifications coaching and mentoring. Lancashire County Council truly is the place where you can have the career youve always wanted.

In return for your passion and expertise we offer a generous benefits package which includes:

• A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave which increases with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays and have the option to buy additional leave each year.
• Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers saving on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars.
• Access to fantastic development and career opportunities.

Please ensure you upload a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the criteria for the role.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

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