Criminal Litigation Lawyer

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority recruitment agency in Northampton is seeking a Locum Criminal Litigation and Licensing Lawyer. This full-time role offers a competitive rate of £55-£60 per hour, starting ASAP for an initial 3-month period with potential extensions. The ideal candidate will manage a variety of cases including Health and Safety and Licensing matters, and undertake weekly advocacy sessions. Flexible working hours are available in a supportive environment for public sector professionals.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Criminal Litigation and Licensing Law.
• Ability to manage own caseload effectively.
• Background in public sector or local government.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseloads including Health and Safety, Food safety, and Fraud matters.
• Undertake advocacy in person once per week in Northampton.
• Ensure compliance with legal frameworks in local government.

Skills

Health and Safety

Food safety

Fraud management

Licensing

Advocacy

Job description

Locum Criminal Litigation and Licensing Lawyer

Full Time

£55 - £60 per hour

ASAP Start

Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting for a Criminal Litigation and Licensing Lawyer to join a local authority based in the Midlands. The role will be for an initial 3-month period with a strong possibility of this being extended.

Key Responsibilities

The successful Criminal Litigation and Licensing Lawyer or Barrister will be able to 'hit the ground running' and manage their own caseload of matters, which will may include:

• Health and Safety
• Food safety
• Fraud, including benefit fraud and trading standards
• Licencing

You will need to be able to undertake advocacy in person once per week in Northampton. You must have a background in working in the public sector or local government.

Benefits of the Criminal Litigation and Licensing Lawyer role

• Flexible working hours hybrid in Northampton

We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for short listing. Alternatively should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Jennifer McPhail in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.

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