Prosecutions And Licensing Lawyer

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government legal department in the East Midlands is seeking an interim criminal prosecutions and licensing lawyer for a full-time role. The position requires prior local authority experience and involves court attendance once a fortnight. Most work can be completed remotely, making this an excellent opportunity for the right candidate. Competitive rate of £55-60 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must have local authority experience.
• Qualified as a solicitor or barrister required.
• Experience with criminal prosecutions essential.

Responsibilities

• Attend court in person once a fortnight.
• Participate in one licensing committee each month.
• Work can be completed remotely.

Skills

Prior local authority experience

Experience prosecuting trading standards

Experience prosecuting fly tipping

Experience prosecuting enforcement

Experience prosecuting licensing

Experience prosecuting building control

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister

Job description

Overview

Vivid Resourcing are working with a growing District Council's legal team in the East Midlands who are looking for an interim criminal prosecutions and licensing lawyer to join their team. The role is open to either qualified solicitor or barristers.

Role details

• Full-time
• 6 month rolling contract to cover permanent recruitment
• Court attendance in person once a fortnight
• Rate: £55-60ph depending on experience
• Prior local authority experience is required
• Candidates must have experience prosecuting the following cases: trading standards, fly tipping, enforcement, licensing, and building control

Responsibilities

• Travel to court in person fortnightly
• Attend one licensing committee each month
• The rest of the role can be completed on a fully remote basis

How to apply

If this is of interest to you, or anyone you know, please contact David Harrop on (phone number removed) or reach out to me on LinkedIn

Equality and diversity

Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law