Enforcement & Licensing Lawyer

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 , or email . We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £500.