Criminal Lawyer

My Client is a Government Body and they are looking to hire a Criminal and Enforcement Lawyer on a permanent basis.

The Role

The successful post holder will be responsible for the delivery of all aspects of legal advice within the Criminal and Enforcement Section, where you will be expected to build strong relationships with internal and external partners.

This position will be fast-paced and it is therefore imperative you are highly motivated and confident in handling a full caseload consisting of both contentious and non-contentious criminal and enforcement matters including, but not limited to, the following:

• Fraud and Fraudulent Trading Prosecutions
• Consumer Protection Prosecutions
• Planning and Environmental Enforcement Prosecutions
• Highways Enforcement Notices

Experience you will bring

• Qualified solicitor/barrister or Chartered Legal Executive
• 2 years PQE
• Experience advising at all stages of the criminal investigation process including pre-charge, reviewing evidence, assessing suitable legislation and drafting charges.
• Experience running criminal cases from laying the Information’s through to sentencing demonstrating attention to detail at every stage.

Details

• Salary – £55,000 per annum + benefits, including Local; Government Pension Scheme
• Start date – TBC
• Hybrid (2-3 days on site)
• Location: Essex
• More benefits will be discussed with successful applications
• Experience working in the public or non-profit sector is preferred

*Please apply to be considered and due to volume I will only be able to respond to successful applicants*

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements