LRC Regulatory Solicitor

Bristol City Council; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Bristol is seeking a qualified solicitor specializing in prosecutions, licensing, and regulatory work. The role involves advocacy in Magistrates Court, Trading Standards work, and providing advice on the Licensing Act 2003. Candidates should have experience in prosecutions and a willingness to learn. This position offers a supportive work environment with hybrid working arrangements and an excellent rewards package including flexible working hours and pension benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Membership of Local Government Pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in prosecutions at Magistrates and Crown Court level.
• Willingness to be trained in licensing and regulatory work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advocacy in Magistrates Court for prosecutions and appeals.
• Engage in Trading Standards work including fraud and consumer protection.
• Advise on the Licensing Act 2003 regarding premises licenses.

Skills

Knowledge of prosecutions

Court advocacy

Licensing advice

Fraud and Consumer Protection knowledge

Local Authority Policy advice

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Full Time, Permanent

The team has a vacancy for a qualified solicitor specialising in prosecutions, licensing and regulatory work.

The team covers a range of work including:

• Magistrates Court advocacy (prosecutions and appeals)
• Trading Standards work (Fraud/Consumer Protection)
• Providing advice on the Licensing Act 2003 (premises licences, advising committees, appeals)
• Advice to Private Sector Housing (illegal eviction, HMO Licensing, Housing Act Prosecutions etc)
• Neighbourhood Enforcement (Environmental Protection Act prosecutions – Flytipping, Community Protection Notices etc)
• General Local Authority Policy Advice

You should have knowledge and experience in prosecutions at Magistrates and Crown Court level and be willing to be trained in the others.

Why Bristol City Council?

We go that extra mile for our people; we offer a fast‑moving, supportive work environment, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high‑profile organisation. Hybrid working arrangements are available, allowing a balance of home and office work.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance.

How do I apply?

If you share our vision and are ready to be part of our exciting journey, please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification. On occasion, we may also value desirable criteria.

Important dates and information

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 5/1/26.

We are a Disability Confident employer. Any job applicant who considers themselves disabled and meets the essential criteria is guaranteed an interview. Reasonable adjustments will be made throughout the interview process.

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification, or alternatively, please contact.

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.

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