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SalaryLocum Prosecutions Lawyer – Wales – Full Time - 3 Months + - Hybrid Working
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Locum Prosecutions Lawyer to join a Welsh Local Authority for an initial term of 3 months, starting ASAP.
This is a full time position, however requests for part time hours will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Hybrid working is required for attendance at Court and face-to-face meetings.
The successful candidate will be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with substantial post-qualification experience.
Duties and responsibilities will include:
- Effectively managing a caseload comprising a range of complex litigation matters across a variety of areas of law, with an emphasis on criminal regulatory prosecutions
- Providing legal advice and support to Council committees, including the Licensing Committee, and attending Council and committee meetings as required
- Providing prompt, effective and user-friendly legal advice tin relation to technical areas of law, policy, governance and the Council’s functions
- Conducting advocacy in court on behalf of the Council and at tribunals, hearings and enquiries
- Negotiating on behalf of and resolving disputes involving the Council as required
- Proactively providing support to other Council service areas, including the provision of appropriate training and legal updates
- Assisting and contributing towards the development and review of Service Level Agreements for the work undertaken by the Section and providing input on Service planning when required
An hourly umbrella rate of £55-£60 is offered for this role.
For more information on this vacancy, or to discuss other legal opportunities, please contact Charlotte Foley or Georgina Fry on . Alternatively, email , attaching an up-to-date copy of your CV, and we will come back to you.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.
