Litigation and Licensing Lawyer

Venn Group; Greater London; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Locum Litigation and Licensing Lawyer for a remote role with occasional court attendance. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to work within a dynamic local authority. You will leverage your expertise in civil and criminal litigation to provide essential legal advice and advocate effectively on behalf of the Council. If you have a valid practising certificate and a passion for public sector law, this role is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Valid practising certificate as Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX.
• Specialism in civil and criminal litigation with post-qualification experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on tenancy fraud and licensing matters.
• Advocate on behalf of the Council in courts and tribunals.

Skills

Litigation

Licensing Law

Public Sector Experience

Education

Valid Practising Certificate

CILEX Fellowship

Job description

Locum Litigation and Licensing Lawyer – South East – Competitive rate – Remote with fortnightly court attendance – Full time

Locum Litigation and Licensing Lawyer

Up to £50 umbrella per hour

South East England local authority

3 months initially

36 hours per week, 1 day per fortnight court attendance (can be 4 days compressed for the right candidate)

Venn Group is working with a brilliant local authority in the South East in their search for a Litigation and Licensing Lawyer on a locum basis for an initial 3 month period.

Requirements:

• A valid practising certificate in England as a Solicitor, Barrister or a Fellow of CILEX
• Specialism within Litigation, both civil and criminal, and evidence of practising this post-qualification
• Experience working within local authorities, or for a public sector organisation

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Possess an expert knowledge and understanding of law and legislation relating to both civil and criminal litigation
• Provide advice on litigious matters surrounding tenancy fraud
• Provide legal advice on licensing matters, including gambling
• Work with appeals in courts on licensing matters
• Provide advice on all areas of private sector housing (exemplary knowledge of the Housing Act 2004)
• Advocate effectively on behalf of the Council before courts, tribunals and other bodies

If you are interested in this Litigation and Licensing Lawyer role in the South East area, please contact the London office on 07441 916 456, or email your CV to [e-mail] and one of the team will get back to you.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.

Due to the large volume of applicants, it is impossible to provide feedback for every applicant. If one of the team have not contacted you in 48 hours, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.

Locum Litigation and Licensing Lawyer – South East – Competitive rate – Remote with fortnightly court attendance – Full time