Service Care Legal are recruiting on behalf of a London Borough Council who are seeking an Enforcement & Licensing Lawyer / Senior Lawyer to join their team on a contract basis. Please find below further details with regards to this position.
ROLE: Enforcement and Licensing Lawyer
LOCATION: South London
RATE: £35.00 to £50.00 per hour
CONTRACT: 6 months with possibility of extension
Please note that this role would require office attendance 1 day per week and court attendance when required.
The Role
- A Lawyer or Senior Lawyer level position acting as both prosecutor and complainant in all types of regulatory enforcement
- Matters will include food safety, trading standards, health and safety, blue badge, dangerous structures, planning and highways, environmental, CIL recovery etc
- The successful applicant will conduct their own advocacy in the magistrates' court but will instruct counsel where appropriate
- The senior position would involve the management of 3 members of staff within the team
The Person
- A qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with a current practising certificate - PQE/experience will determine the rate of pay
- A knowledge of local government legislation is essential
The Benefits
- Flexible working arrangement
- Weekly payroll options
If this Litigation Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969, or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £500.