Prosecution Solicitor – Local Government Advocate

Gateshead Council

Gateshead

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 60,000

Full time

10 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & Flexible Working
Competitive salary
Employee benefits package
Pension scheme

Job summary

Gateshead Council is seeking a skilled Prosecution Solicitor to join our Legal Services team in Gateshead. You will provide specialist legal advice and advocacy across a diverse criminal prosecutions caseload, including school attendance enforcement and environmental crime.

This is a unique opportunity to influence outcomes for residents and uphold the public interest. We offer hybrid and flexible working, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support work–life

Qualifications

  • Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with criminal prosecution expertise.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of criminal prosecution law and procedures.
  • Proven ability to provide clear, practical criminal law advice.
  • Strong advocacy skills for court proceedings.
  • Excellent drafting and analytical abilities.
  • Effective communication and negotiation with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert legal advice, support and advocacy across local authority prosecutions.
  • Manage and prosecute cases including school attendance enforcement and environmental crimes.
  • Represent the Council in Magistrates' Court proceedings.
  • Prepare and manage a varied prosecution caseload from instruction to conclusion.
  • Stay up to date with legislation and case law.
  • Develop relationships with internal clients and external agencies.
  • Provide customer-focused legal advice to support Council objectives.
  • Instruct and manage external legal specialists when required.
  • Report to Legal Manager and handle complex matters.
  • Contribute to development of the Legal Services team.
  • Flexibly undertake other duties commensurate with grade.

Skills

Advocacy
Drafting
Research
Communication
Negotiation
Legal analysis

Education

Solicitor or Barrister qualification

Job description

Gateshead Council is seeking a skilled Prosecution Solicitor to join our Legal Services team in Gateshead. You will provide specialist legal advice and advocacy across a diverse criminal prosecutions caseload, including school attendance enforcement and environmental crime.

This is a unique opportunity to influence outcomes for residents and uphold the public interest. We offer hybrid and flexible working, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support work–life

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