We are currently working in partnership with a Local Authority based in Greater Manchester, who are recruiting for a Prosecutions & Regulatory Lawyer to join the team on an initial 3-month locum contract. The position is due to start immediately, and they're looking for someone for 22 - 30 hours p/week.

The hourly rate of pay is circa £55 - £60 via an Umbrella company, but this may be negotiable. The role will require attendance at court and committees in the Greater Manchester area.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor (or equivalent), and be experienced managing varied prosecutions cases at magistrates court.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Managing a varied caseload of prosecutions and regulatory matters, with a primary focus on licensing work, particularly taxi licensing
• Attending and advising Licensing Committees and Sub-Committees, providing clear, pragmatic legal advice to elected members and officers
• Preparing and conducting prosecutions in the Magistrates' Court, including matters relating to trading standards, planning enforcement and other regulatory offences
• Drafting and reviewing legal documentation, reports and committee papers, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and local authority procedures
• Representing the authority at court hearings across the Greater Manchester area, managing cases efficiently within tight timescales

Experience required:

• Experience required in Local Government
• Experience managing varied prosecutions cases
• Experience at magistrates court

Working hours:

• 22 - 30 hours per week

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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