Senior Litigation Lawyer
| Posting date: | 04 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £53,904 to £61,548 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 January 2026 |
| Location: | Thanet |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Thanet District Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | TDC0841 |
Summary
Thanet is looking for an experienced litigation lawyer to join its busy and dynamic litigation team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a positive and diverse legal team.
We are looking for a candidate who is motivated, interested, positive, enthusiastic and has significant experience of either criminal or civil litigation. Handling a case load of civil litigation, regulatory and criminal litigation. Some experience of management or supervision of more junior staff is also desirable. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and have the ability to effectively manage and motivate a team. You will have a good knowledge of at least one area of relevant law and a commitment to keep up to date with all new developments in this area. You must be adaptable, flexible and able to prioritise tasks on a daily basis.
Duties - (non exhaustive)
Prosecution under s16(2) of the LA (Mis) act
Unlawful eviction (both civil and prosecution) JR and Injunctions
Prosecution of scrap metal without a licence
Prosecution for fly tipping/EPA matters
Advising on Licensing and prosecution for breach (attending Tribunal if in person)
Prosecution for Planning breaches
Attending court hearing to advocate
Attending the office once a week
Responsible for conduct of cases in all courts, tribunal, etc, providing legal expertise on the council's behalf in cases in Civil and Criminal Courts and Tribunal
Thanet is a great place to live and work...
Our historic seaside towns of Ramsgate, Margate and Broadstairs and surrounding villages are rich in heritage and opportunity. With 19 miles of stunning coastline, our beautiful Blue Flag beaches, the internationally renowned Turner Contemporary, and the UK’s only Royal Harbour are all just a short train ride from central London thanks to the high-speed rail link. Our proximity to the port of Dover and the Eurotunnel at Folkestone mean Europe is literally on our doorstep too.
All of this, combined with a flexible approach to how we work makes it an exciting time to join Thanet District Council. We have set our sights high. We want our residents to enjoy the highest quality services. We want to ensure that by listening to local people, working in active partnership and doing things in an innovative way, we can accelerate improvement to meet the challenges ahead.
For more information about this post please contact Yetunde Olaniyi- Principal Litigation Lawyer at yetunde.olaniyi@thanet.gov.uk or Ingrid Brown- Head of Legal and Democracy and Monitoring Officer ingrid.brown@thanet.gov.uk
Interview to take place on 17/18th January 2026
We are looking for a candidate who is motivated, interested, positive, enthusiastic and has significant experience of either criminal or civil litigation. Handling a case load of civil litigation, regulatory and criminal litigation. Some experience of management or supervision of more junior staff is also desirable. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and have the ability to effectively manage and motivate a team. You will have a good knowledge of at least one area of relevant law and a commitment to keep up to date with all new developments in this area. You must be adaptable, flexible and able to prioritise tasks on a daily basis.
Duties - (non exhaustive)
Prosecution under s16(2) of the LA (Mis) act
Unlawful eviction (both civil and prosecution) JR and Injunctions
Prosecution of scrap metal without a licence
Prosecution for fly tipping/EPA matters
Advising on Licensing and prosecution for breach (attending Tribunal if in person)
Prosecution for Planning breaches
Attending court hearing to advocate
Attending the office once a week
Responsible for conduct of cases in all courts, tribunal, etc, providing legal expertise on the council's behalf in cases in Civil and Criminal Courts and Tribunal
Thanet is a great place to live and work...
Our historic seaside towns of Ramsgate, Margate and Broadstairs and surrounding villages are rich in heritage and opportunity. With 19 miles of stunning coastline, our beautiful Blue Flag beaches, the internationally renowned Turner Contemporary, and the UK’s only Royal Harbour are all just a short train ride from central London thanks to the high-speed rail link. Our proximity to the port of Dover and the Eurotunnel at Folkestone mean Europe is literally on our doorstep too.
All of this, combined with a flexible approach to how we work makes it an exciting time to join Thanet District Council. We have set our sights high. We want our residents to enjoy the highest quality services. We want to ensure that by listening to local people, working in active partnership and doing things in an innovative way, we can accelerate improvement to meet the challenges ahead.
For more information about this post please contact Yetunde Olaniyi- Principal Litigation Lawyer at yetunde.olaniyi@thanet.gov.uk or Ingrid Brown- Head of Legal and Democracy and Monitoring Officer ingrid.brown@thanet.gov.uk
Interview to take place on 17/18th January 2026
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