Head of Litigation
Location
slough, slough
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Other-General
Posted
June 08, 2026
Pertemps Network Group are delighted to be supporting a London local authority in the appointment of a Head of Litigation (Law)(People) , a key senior leadership role within Legal Services, responsible for delivering high-quality, strategic legal advice across complex and high-profile areas.
Rate: 550 per day (inside IR35)
Location: London (hybrid working available)
Flexibility: Hybrid
About the Role
This role will lead a specialist team covering a broad and varied portfolio, including:
Social Care – Adults, Children & Education
Civil & Criminal Litigation
Housing, Employment, ASB & Prosecutions
As part of the Legal Services senior leadership team, you’ll:
- Provide expert legal advice to Directors, Members, and senior officers
- Lead on complex, sensitive and high-risk cases
- Oversee and improve service de...