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Solicitor – Litigation (Legal)

Job details
Posting date: 06 November 2025
Salary: £45.00 to £57.97 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 06 December 2025
Location: EC1M 5NW
Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week
Company: Neway International Ltd
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: OR16610

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Summary

Neway International has a current Job Opportunity for a Solicitor – Litigation (Legal)

Order Ref: OR16610
Client: Southern Housing
Location: Fleet House, 59-61 Clerkenwell Road, London, EC1M 5NW

Role Overview
Southern Housing is seeking an experienced Solicitor – Litigation to join the Legal Services team on a temporary basis. This role sits within the Operations > Legal Services > Litigation structure and will provide essential cover during a period of long-term sickness absence.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing litigation matters, ensuring compliance with legal frameworks, and supporting the organisation’s objectives with high-quality legal advice and representation.

️ Key Responsibilities
Manage and progress a caseload of litigation matters, ensuring timely and effective resolution

Provide expert legal advice and support to internal stakeholders across the organisation

Draft, review, and prepare legal documents and correspondence

Represent the organisation in legal proceedings, hearings, and negotiations as required

Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements in all legal matters

Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes and risk management strategies

✅ Candidate Requirements
Qualified Solicitor with proven experience in litigation

Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, case law, and legal procedures

Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills

Ability to manage a varied caseload under pressure and to tight deadlines

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to advise stakeholders at all levels

Commitment to professional standards, confidentiality, and ethical practice

⏰ Assignment Details
Start Date: 01 December 2025

End Date: 05 January 2026 (5 weeks)

Hours: 35 per week

Contract Type: Temporary (Inside IR35)


Pay Rates
PAYE: £45.00 per hour

Umbrella/Ltd: £57.97 per hour

Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity to apply your litigation expertise within a respected housing organisation. You’ll be working in a supportive environment where your skills will directly contribute to safeguarding the organisation’s interests and ensuring effective legal outcomes.

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