Prosecutions Lawyer

Service Care Legal are recruiting on behalf of a London Borough Council who are seeking a Prosecutions Lawyer to join them on a contract basis.

Please find below further details with regards to this position.

ROLE: Prosecutions Lawyer
LOCATION: South London
RATE: £40.00 to £50.00 per hour umbrella
CONTRACT: Initial 3 months with potential for extension

Please note that this role would be a hybrid working position.

The Role of the Prosecutions Lawyer

• To assist the Senior Prosecutions Lawyer in progressing full caseloads of Prosecutions and Enforcement work to completion


• The caseload will be a mixture of Criminal Litigation work including licensing matters


• Matters will consist of the Housing Act 2004, Environmental Protection Act 1990, and other Regulatory cases, enforcement and environmental health work and advocacy at court

The Person

• A qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with a minimum of 2 years' PQE


• Recent experience of working in a similar position within a local government (or public sector) environment would be required


• Experience of dealing with the Licensing Act 2003 would be essential for this role

The Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements


• Weekly payroll opportunities

If this Prosecutions Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please contact 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 £250.