Senior Enforcement Lawyer Contract Full Time

Senior Enforcement Lawyer needed in based in Tower Hamlets and the salary is £257.76 per day PAYE  

This is a full time temporary role. 

Employer Reference:448191

 This role will involve:

• To act as a senior lawyer in a team of Lawyers primarily responsible for enforcement and prosecutions including but not limited to crime and anti-social behaviour, environmental health, licensing, fraud, other regulatory, related advocacy, and to carry a varied, extensive and complex caseload as required dealing professionally, confidentially and sensitively with work arising within the Team ensuring that high quality legal services are delivered in a timely manner in accordance with any service level agreement and Lexcel Standards.
• To assist with the co-ordination of the day to day activities within the team ensuring all matters allocated are given the appropriate prioritisation and covering for others when required.
• To prepare timely legal comments for committee and other papers relevant to the work of the team and provide research and guidance as required

Ideally candidates will have:

• Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of CILEX.
• Significant and demonstrable PQ experience in the relevant practice area.
• High level of advocacy skills
• Good knowledge of relevant legislation and the legal and financial framework governing local government, its decision making processes and procedures.
• Good understanding of current issues and best practice on service delivery of legal services relevant to the service areas covered by the team.
• Knowledge of legal procedures and standards that apply to the post including Lexcel and Investors in People

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to cvs@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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