Locum Prosecutions & Licensing Lawyer – 6 months + - Predominantly Remote Working – Up to £65-£70 per hour Umbrella – Midlands
Venn Group is working with a well-regarded Midlands local authority seeking an experienced Locum Prosecutions & Licensing Lawyer to join their legal team on an initial six-month contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with local government experience to manage a varied caseload of prosecution and licensing matters within a supportive and flexible working environment.
The Role
- Full-time preferred; part-time applicants will also be considered
- Predominantly remote working arrangement
- Attendance at Court and Licensing Committee hearings approximately 2-3 times per month
- Initial six-month contract with the likelihood of extension
Key Responsibilities:
You will have conduct of a diverse caseload of local authority prosecution matters, including:
- Trading Standards prosecutions
- Regulatory and enforcement action
- Non-school attendance cases
- Dangerous structures matters
- Fraud-related prosecutions
- Breaches of licensing conditions
You will be responsible for the full management of prosecution files from inception through to conclusion, including:
- Preparing and reviewing witness statements
- Managing disclosure and unused material
- Preparing cases for court hearings
- Conducting sentencing and costs hearings
- Preparing and managing POCA applications
- Providing legal advice on licensing matters
- Attending Licensing Committee meetings and hearings
Candidate Requirements
The successful candidate will:
- Be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive
- Have previous experience handling prosecutions and licensing matters within a local authority setting
- Be confident managing files independently
- Have advocacy experience or be comfortable attending court and committee hearings
Rate
£65-£70 per hour, dependent on experience.
If you’re interested in this Locum Prosecutions & Licensing Lawyer position, you can apply for this role online or contact Connie Ross or Emily Bradley directly via phone or email for further information on:
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Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.
Due to the large volume of applicants, it is impossible to provide feedback for every applicant. If one of the team have not contacted you in 48 hours, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance
Locum Principal Prosecutions & Licensing Lawyer – 3 months + – Full/Part Time – Predominantly Remote Working – Up to £75 per hour Umbrella – Midlands
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