Litigation and Licensing Lawyer

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; England; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent local authority in the UK is seeking a Litigation and Licensing Lawyer to manage local authority prosecutions, advise on licensing matters, and support the legal team. The position offers hybrid working, a generous leave entitlement starting at 34 days per year, and access to extensive employee benefits. Ideal candidates should have experience in criminal litigation and be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a current Practising Certificate.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

34 days annual leave

Car leasing/salary sacrifice scheme for hybrid/electric cars

Employee benefits platform

Qualifications

• Experience in criminal litigation and advocacy.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Local government experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of local authority prosecutions from start to finish.
• Advise on licensing matters and act as Legal Advisor to committees.
• Deal with civil litigation matters including statutory appeals and judicial reviews.

Skills

Criminal litigation and advocacy

Licensing expertise

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Solicitor/Barrister/FILEX with a Practising Certificate

Job description

Litigation and Licensing Lawyer

Salary: £47,181 - £50,269 (plus a market supplement of £7k until December 2027)

Location: Halton Borough Council, Widnes, Cheshire

Working: Hybrid

Permanent

About the Litigation and Licensing Lawyer role:

Sellick Partnership is proud to be working with a well-regarded Local Authority in the North West. We are looking for a Litigation and Licensing Lawyer to join the Legal Services Department at Halton Borough Council to provide support services across the Council's departments, including Environmental Health, Trading Standards, Community Safety and Protection, Environmental Services, Planning, Highways and Licensing.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an amazing legal team who are well connected in the North West region, through excellent transport links between Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham and London. A current transformation project of the legal team means that it is an exciting time to join the council as they continue to develop and transform the delivery of legal services.

Key duties of the Litigation and Licensing Lawyer:

As Litigation and Licensing Lawyer, you will be responsible for:

• Handling a caseload of local authority prosecutions from start to finish, including conducting advocacy in the Magistrates' Court
• Advising on licensing, including matters under the Licensing Act 2003 and the taxi licensing regimes, and acting as the Legal Advisor to the Regulatory Sub-Committee and Taxi Licensing Sub-Committee
• Dealing with civil litigation matters such as statutory appeals and judicial review

You will be an integral part of a professional legal team delivering legal advice and support to all aspects of the Council's services, you will be a positive and highly motivated person who is confident, versatile and innovative.

Ideal requirements of the Litigation and Licensing Lawyer:

• The ideal candidate will have previous experience of criminal litigation and advocacy, including trial advocacy
• Will have experience of licensing, although training will be provided for the right candidate
• Will be a problem solver, have the ability to work as part of a team and independently
• The ability to communicate effectively with officers internally, and externally with courts, barristers, and professional bodies is essential
• Local government experience is desirable, but we welcome applications from people from all parts of the legal sector
• You will be a qualified Solicitor/Barrister/FILEX with a current Practising Certificate

This is a fantastic opportunity for an established lawyer with a good understanding of Litigation and Licensing law to join a progressive organisation and diversify their skillset and experience.

Benefits of the Litigation and Licensing Lawyer include:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working - agile working arrangements and unrivalled flexibility in terms of working hours and location
• A generous minimum annual leave entitlement, starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays)
• Access to a fully insured hybrid/electric car through the Council's car leasing/salary sacrifice scheme
• Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme

How to apply for the Litigation and Licensing Lawyer role:

To apply, please submit your CV and/or cover letter via this page