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Litigation Lawyer Permanent Contract 50,646 - 55,710 London Borough Council Hybrid Working Arrangement Our client is seeking a Litigation Lawyers to join their for dynamic and busy Local Authority in-house Legal Team. The role We are looking an experienced Litigation Lawyers to undertake a varied caseload of legal work. The role will report to and be directed and supervised by a Senior Lawyer. Depending on the requirement of the relevant Senior Lawyer, you will undertake litigation and prosecution work as necessary. The post holder will be expected to handle under supervision and direction of the Senior Lawyer, a varied caseload of criminal and civil litigation matters, and judicial review cases. You will be required to advise, conduct negotiations, undertake drafting and attend meetings relevant to the role. You may also be required to advise Members and Officers, and will undertake all contentious proceedings where appropriate, specifically civil and criminal matters. You may occasionally attend Licensing Committees, and advise Members and Officers in relation to these. Candidates must have experience in at least 3 of the following 7 areas: Homelessness Prosecutions Licensing Judicial Review Education Litigation No recourse to public funds Although an understanding of, and familiarity with the Local Authority environment is an advantage, we would consider any applicant with a private practice background wanting to transfer their skills into the public sector. In return, we'll offer excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits that include : Generous holiday allowance Local Government Pension scheme Flexible working and family friendly policies Season ticket and bicycle loans A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships Supportive staff networks Location The successful Litigation Lawyer is required to attend the office at least 2 days per week at a minimum. If interested please get in touch with Rayhaneh Tehrani in our Manchester office to discuss. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Carrington West are assisting their l ocal authority client based in London in the search for a Planning Enforcement Officer for an initial 7-month contract (Then rolling). MAIN DUTIES - To prepare written evidence in respect of planning and enforcement appeals and other related matters and to present evidence at public inquires, informal hearings and court hearings as required. To monitor breaches of planning control, planning obligations and agreements, and planning conditions. To investigate reported breaches of planning control, including changes of land use, gypsy incursions, works to protect trees, works to listed buildings, and breaches of advertising regulations having regard to agreed priorities. To obtain evidence and prepare statements for prosecutions, mindful of the provisions of relevant areas of law. To respond to complainants, lawyers, agents, Councillors and land owners regarding apparent breaches of planning control. PERSON SPECIFICATION - Achieves performance objectives Delivers a high standard of service to customers and colleagues Demonstrates a positive attitude and approach to work Completes a range of planning work with minimal supervision. Produces clear and well written reports Provides sound advice to customers and colleagues on a wide range of planning matters proportionate with their experience Demonstrates a determination to provide a high quality service Represents the council at committees, public meetings, consultation events, and appeals It would be beneficial to hold a Post-graduate degree in planning, regeneration or a related discipline, and have a Membership (or eligible for membership) of the RTPI. I nterviews are to be scheduled ASAP so please do not hesitate to get in touch if this post is of interest. Carrington West Pay Rate - £35p/h Job Ref - 60579 Please call Cameron de Wit on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email the below to highlight your interest: (url removed) (url removed) Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.

Prosecutions Lawyer Rate: 55 - 60 per hour (umbrella/interim) Location: East Anglia Working: Hybrid About the Prosecutions Lawyer Role: Sellick Partnership is currently recruiting for a Prosecutions Solicitor to join a local authority based in East Anglia. The role will be for an initial 3 month period with a strong possibility of this being extended. Key Responsibilities of the Prosecutions Lawyer role: The successful Prosecutions Solicitor or Barrister will be able to 'hit the ground running' and manage their caseload of prosecution matters, which may include matters such as: Environmental/Waste Prosecutions Licensing, All Premises Liquor Licence Prosecutions Taxi Licence Prosecutions Food Hygiene Prosecutions You will need to be able to undertake advocacy in person once per week in East Anglia. Benefits of the Prosecutions Lawyer role: Flexible working hours hybrid in East Anglia Fantastic hourly rate and a lengthy ongoing contract You must have a background in working in the public sector or local government. How to apply for the Prosecutions Lawyer role: To apply, please submit your CV and/or cover letter via this page or alternatively, contact Lewis Dainty in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Vivid Resourcing are working with a growing Local Authority's legal team in the Home Counties who are looking for an interim criminal prosecutions and licensing lawyer to join their team. The role is open to either qualified solicitor or barristers. This role would require candidates to be able to travel to court in person fortnightly, as well as attend one licensing committee each month - the rest of the role can be completed on a fully remote basis. The role: Full-time 6 month rolling contract to cover permanent recruitment Court attendance in person once a fortnight Rate: 50-60ph depending on experience Prior local authority experience is required Candidates must have experience prosecuting the following cases: trading standards, fly tipping, enforcement, licensing, and building control. If this is of interest to you, or anyone you know, please contact David Harrop on (phone number removed) or reach out to me on LinkedIn Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.