Locum Civil & Criminal Litigation Lawyer

  • Venn Group
  • Oct 08, 2026
Full time Legal

Job Description

Venn Group is pleased to be assisting a reputable Local Authority which is seeking to appoint an experienced Locum Lawyer, specialising in civil and criminal litigation, to join its team.

This is a full time position for an initial duration of 6 months, to start within the coming weeks. It will involve handling a caseload of mixed civil and criminal litigation matters, including all advocacy. On-site attendance is required for court hearings, with remote working available the remainder of the time.

The successful candidate will be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with recent local government experience. An hourly rate of up to £65 depending on experience is available. This position has been deemed to fall outside of IR35.

For more information, please contact Josh Cowan or Michael Attwood via phone or email:

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates