Prosecutions Lawyer

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded local authority in London seeks a Prosecutions Lawyer on a locum basis. This hybrid role requires prior experience in Local Government, independent advisory skills in criminal litigation, and qualifications as a Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEX. Cases will cover areas such as trading standards and fraud, with initial immediate start preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience working in Local Government is essential.
• Ability to independently advise on various cases including trading standards and fraud.
• Experience with licensing sub-committees is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a range of criminal litigation matters.
• Handle cases including trading standards, parking, and littering.
• Attend court as needed for cases.

Skills

Criminal Litigation

Advising Licensing Sub-Committees

Education

Solicitor qualification

Barrister qualification

CILEX qualification

Job description

Prosecutions Lawyer

London Borough Council

Locum Contract

Hybrid Working Arrangement

A well-regarded local authority in London is seeking a Prosecutions Lawyer to join their Criminal Litigation team on a locum basis.

This is a hybrid role that will require occasional office and court attendance as needed in London.

The successful Prosecutions Lawyer must have previously worked in Local Government and be able to independently advise on a range of criminal litigation matters. This position also requires the candidate to be a Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX qualified.

Cases include:

• Trading standards
• Parking
• Littering
• Fraud

The Prosecutions Lawyer will also be required to advise at licensing sub-committees, so experience doing this will be advantageous.

Our client is seeking to fill this locum Prosecutions Lawyer vacancy as soon as possible, so applicants will ideally be able to start immediately or within a few weeks' notice. We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for shortlisting.

Should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying, please contact Zofia Slater in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.

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