Senior Associate Lawyer - Public Criminal Litigation (London)

LAW Absolute Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A government body is seeking a Senior Associate Lawyer to join their public law team focusing on criminal litigation work in greater London. This full-time role is an initial 6-month contract requiring two days a week in the office. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years PQE and demonstrable criminal litigation experience. The position involves conducting prosecutions, drafting legal documents, and may include potential advocacy in magistrates’ courts. Day rates are competitive at £343.53 PAYE or £525.72 Umbrella.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE as a lawyer is required.
• Demonstrable experience in criminal litigation is essential.
• Familiarity with compliance and enforcement is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct criminal litigation proceedings.
• Potential advocacy in magistrates’ courts.
• Draft and review legal documents and manage disclosure.

Skills

Criminal litigation experience

Public and regulatory law

Education

Minimum of 3 years PQE as a lawyer

Job description

A government body is seeking a Senior Associate Lawyer to join their public law team focusing on criminal litigation work in greater London. This full-time role is an initial 6-month contract requiring two days a week in the office. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years PQE and demonstrable criminal litigation experience. The position involves conducting prosecutions, drafting legal documents, and may include potential advocacy in magistrates’ courts. Day rates are competitive at £343.53 PAYE or £525.72 Umbrella.