Interim Litigation Lawyer

Interim Litigation Lawyer (Level
5) - Waltham Forest

Temporary | Inside IR35 | Hybrid Working

Ribble Recruitment is assisting a London local authority in sourcing an Interim Litigation Lawyer (Level
5) to cover a maternity leave within their Litigation & Public Law team. Ribble Recruitment handles candidate sourcing, screening, and the initial stages of the recruitment process for this role.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a Lexcel‑accredited legal service, managing a varied caseload while being supported by senior lawyers, legal officers, and paralegals.

• Order number: OR20207
• Contract:
  
  12‑week temporary assignment (maternity cover)
• Start date:
  
  02 February 2026
• Hours:
  
  36 hours per week
• IR35:
  Inside IR35
• Working pattern:
  Hybrid - 1 day onsite, 4 days remote (TBC)
• Location:
  
  Waltham Forest Town Hall, Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17 4JF
  , UK

• PAYE: £29.38 per hour
• Umbrella / Limited: £38.45 per hour

You will manage a challenging litigation caseload within the council's legal service, providing advice and advocacy across one or more of the following areas:

• Complex possession proceedings
• Housing judicial review and access cases
• Anti‑social behaviour and injunction work
• Homelessness‑related litigation

• Giving legal advice and drafting documents
• Conducting litigation and undertaking advocacy
• Supporting internal clients across the council
• Assisting in operational delivery of Legal Services

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or FILEX
• Minimum 1 year post‑qualification experience
• Experience in housing litigation, judicial review, or injunctions
• Willingness to undertake County Court advocacy (desirable)

• Join a high‑performing, supportive in‑house legal team
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements considered
• Inclusive employer committed to equality, diversity, and progression

Contact Lewis Ashcroft at Ribble Recruitment:
Phone: (phone number removed). Ribble Recruitment is handling the full recruitment process for this role, including candidate sourcing, screening, and initial stages of assessment.