Trading Standards Lawyer

Service Care Solutions; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Weekly pay

Flexible hours

Job summary

Service Care Solutions is seeking an experienced Trading Standards Lawyer to join a local authority legal team in Oxfordshire on an interim basis. Hybrid working available and a 3-month initial contract.

You must be a qualified solicitor or lawyer in England and Wales with at least 3 years PQE in Trading Standards law, and have prior local government or public sector experience. Availability at short notice is required.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or lawyer (in England and Wales) with a minimum of 3 years' PQE in Trading Standards law and related enforcement matters.
• Previous local government or public sector legal experience.
• Availability to start at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support on Trading Standards matters within a local authority setting.
• Support the authority in managing legal matters and proceedings relating to Trading Standards enforcement.
• Undertake relevant legal work, including court attendance as required.

Job description

Service Care Solutions is delighted to be working in partnership with a local authority, based in Oxfordshire, which is seeking an experienced Trading Standards Lawyer to join its legal team on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified solicitor or lawyer with a background in local government or the public sector to contribute their expertise to a busy local authority legal service.

Role & Location

Role: Trading Standards Lawyer

Location: Oxfordshire - Hybrid

Umbrella Rate: £40 - £60 per hour

PAYE Inc. Rate: £35.12 - £52.51 per hour

Contract: 3 months initially

The Role

Provide legal advice and support on Trading Standards matters within a local authority setting. Support the authority in managing legal matters and proceedings relating to Trading Standards enforcement. Undertake relevant legal work, including court attendance as required.

Key Requirements

• Qualified solicitor or lawyer (in England and Wales) with a minimum of 3 years' PQE in Trading Standards law and related enforcement matters.
• Previous local government or public sector legal experience.
• Availability to start at short notice.

Benefits

• Hybrid working.
• Weekly pay – the rate offered will depend on experience and interview performance.
• Flexible hours.