Senior Posts Lawyer/ Qualified Solicitor

Adecco UK; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Senior Posts Lawyer/Qualified Solicitor to deliver legal advice in various areas of Prosecution Law. The position is hybrid, requiring some office presence at Barking Town Hall. Candidates must possess relevant legal experience and be ready to engage in casework involving health and safety, licensing, and more. This role offers a pay rate of £45-£50 an hour on a 3-month rolling contract.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in Prosecution Law.
• Experience in health and safety, trading standards, and other legal areas.
• Ability to advise on licensing matters.

Responsibilities

• Deliver legal advice and casework in Prosecution Law.
• Support legal service delivery and development.
• Advise the Council on various legal proceedings.

Skills

Prosecution Law

Health and Safety Regulations

Licensing Legislation

Environmental Law

Planning Law

Legal Advice

Job description

Overview

Client: Local Authority in Barking

Job Title

Senior Posts Lawyer/ Qualified Solicitor

Pay Rate

£45-£50 an hour

Hours

36 Hours a week (Mon-Fri) 9AM-5PM

Duration

Initial 3 month Contract (Rolling Contract-Mat Cover)

Location

Hybrid working - will be office based in Barking Town Hall

Description

Role Duties:

Responsible to the Deputy Principal Lawyer for delivery of legal advice and casework in the area of Prosecution Law, within Barking and Dagenham Legal Services, experience to include ;

• Prosecutions and advice for Health and Safety, Trading Standards, Planning, Licensing, Environment, Private Sector Housing, Food Safety and other areas
• Enforcement and recovery of expenses relating to statutory notices issued by Private Sector Housing and Trading Standards and other clients
• Advice to the Council in respect of proceedings before the First Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber/General Regulatory Chamber)
• Advice to the Council in respect of licensing (Licensing Act 2003, Gambling, Street Trading and other Licenses)

Support the service in the delivery and development of Legal Services

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