Senior Solicitor

Employment, Criminal & Commercial Litigation TeamWestminster City CouncilWorking Style: Agile - minimum 1 day per week in the office

The Opportunity

We are seeking a talented litigation lawyer to join our Employment, Criminal & Commercial Litigation Team.

We are open to candidates from either of the following backgrounds:

Property Litigation Solicitors with experience handling commercial landlord and tenant disputes, development land matters, telecommunications disputes, possession proceedings, dilapidations, forfeiture, break notices and related contentious property work, or Commercial Litigation Solicitors with strong experience managing complex civil litigation matters, contractual disputes, injunctions, debt recovery, insolvency‑related disputes and broader commercial litigation caseloads.

This is an opportunity to work on high‑profile, complex and politically sensitive matters, advising one of the UK's most prominent local authorities. You will manage your own caseload while helping to support junior colleagues and contributing to the strategic objectives of the Council.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a varied caseload of complex civil, commercial and/or property litigation matters with minimal supervision.

Conduct litigation in the County Court, High Court and relevant Tribunals.

Provide clear, pragmatic and timely legal advice to Council departments and senior stakeholders.

Draft pleadings, witness statements, legal agreements, reports and advisory documents.

Negotiate favourable outcomes on behalf of the Council.

Attend meetings with officers, elected members, external organisations and government bodies.

Prepare and advise on reports for Cabinet, Committees and Sub‑Committees.

Support and mentor junior team members.

Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise clients on their impact.

Maintain accurate case management records and ensure compliance with all procedural requirements.

About You

You will be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX Lawyer with practising rights and at least 2 years' post‑qualification experience.