What's involved with this role:

Job Title: Lawyer

Ref: Barking 1722-1

Pay rate: £33.30 - £37 per hour PAYE TBC

Role length: Anticipated 3 months



The role:

We are seeking a qualified and professional lawyer to cover Prosecution and Regulatory Law and be responsible to the Deputy Principal Lawyer for the delivery of legal advice and casework in the area of Prosecution Law. This will be on a 3-month rolling contract basis covering maternity leave until the worker returns.



Key responsibilities:

Prosecutions and advice for Health and Safety, Trading Standards, Planning, Licensing, Environment, Private Sector Housing, Food Safety and other
areas
Enforcement and recovery of expenses relating to statutory notices issued by Private Sector Housing and Trading Standards and other clients
Advice to the Council in respect of proceedings before the First Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber/General Regulatory Chamber)
Advice to the Council in respect of licensing (Licensing Act 2003, Gambling, Street Trading and other Licenses)



What the client is looking for:

Qualified lawyer or solicitor
Strong knowledge and experience of Prosecution and Regulatory Law
Knowledge of Licensing Act 2003, Gambling, Street Trading and other Licenses
Experience of Health and Safety, Trading Standards, Planning, Licensing, Environment, Private Sector Housing, Food Safety
Experience of enforcement and recovery of expenses relating to statutory notices issued by Private Sector Housing and Trading Standards
Ability to handle a varied caseload



How to Apply:

Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application.
Submit your CV in Word format.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended.



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If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us.

Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.



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Job Ref: Barking 1722-1 Lawyer


Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

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