Senior Prosecutions Lawyer

Enfield Council; Wormley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Wormley is seeking a Senior Prosecutions Lawyer to join their in-house legal team. This role requires a minimum of three years post-qualification experience, focusing on regulatory prosecutions and housing law. Candidates must possess excellent communication, drafting, and negotiating skills. The position offers a flexible working model, training opportunities, and a competitive benefits package, including an excellent pension and annual leave. Join us to make a real contribution to the borough's quality of life and sustainability.

Benefits

Excellent pension through LGPS

Up to 32 days annual leave

Interest-free season ticket loan

Career development and training opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and leisure discounts

Paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years post-qualification experience in relevant areas.
• Experience in litigation and advocacy roles preferred.
• Strong understanding of law related to Regulatory Prosecutions and Housing Act.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality legal advice in Regulatory Prosecutions.
• Handle caseload with minimum supervision.
• Collaborate with other teams within the department.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent drafting and negotiating skills

Ability to carry a heavy caseload

Team player

Self-motivated

Flexible

Education

Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of CILEX

Job description

This post is classified as a flexible worker and requires 2 days office attendance a week, although during the probationary period to support learning and assisting the post holder to excel in the role office attendance may be up to 5 days per week. Applicants are invited to submit a C.V. together with a supporting statement, addressing the criteria outlined in the job role and person specification of the role before the closing date. For more information, please see the attachments at the bottom of this advert. The roles will sometimes require cross‑working with other teams within the department.

Enfield Legal Services are recruiting a Senior Prosecutions Lawyer. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented and ambitious professional to join a friendly, committed and highly regarded in‑house legal team to help deliver quality legal advice, as well as making a real contribution to the quality of life and sustainability of the borough. Specialising in Regulatory Prosecutions and prosecutions under the Housing Act 2004 and the Environmental Protection Act 1990, we are looking for an individual who is a real team player, self‑motivated and flexible. The successful candidate will have a minimum of three years post‑qualification experience in the relevant area and will be used to carrying a heavy caseload, working with minimum supervision. You will have excellent communication skills and will be able to deal with people at all levels. You will have excellent drafting and negotiating skills and will have a strong understanding of the relevant area(s) of law. Local authority experience is desirable but not essential, provided you have good experience in the right areas of work. Litigator roles will require advocacy experience.

We work collaboratively and flexibly and welcome applications from all members of the community. Enfield Legal Services is a friendly and progressive team focused on delivering our clients’ objectives. We provide training and mentoring for the right candidates and can offer a competitive package. Car parking is available on‑site and we are close to two train stations. If you want to be part of our journey, we would love to hear from you. The roles are open to Solicitors, Barristers or Fellows of CILEX.

Why it's great to work for Enfield Council

• An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
• A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.
• Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
• Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
• Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
• Health and leisure discounts and tax‑free bikes for work.
• 1 month’s paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children’s Social Care.