Description
Join Islington Council's Legal Services Team as a Prosecution and Licencing Lawyer, playing a key role in supporting the Council's regulatory, licensing, and enforcement functions.
You will manage a complex caseload of prosecutions and licensing matters, provide high-quality legal advice to client departments, represent the Council in Courts and Tribunals, and act as Legal Adviser to Licensing Committees and Sub-Committees.
The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer, either a Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive, with strong knowledge of criminal litigation and local authority enforcement work. Experience of advocacy and case preparation is essential, along with excellent communication skills and a commitment to public service.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to undertake meaningful work that helps create safer, fairer communities while developing your career within a highly regarded local authority legal team. The salary range for this position is GBP 51,228 - 60,633 per year.
Benefits:
- Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service
- Flexible working arrangements and a 35-hour working week
- Learning and development opportunities
- Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum
- Excellent local government pension scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships
- Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more!
Pre-Employment Checks:
- Proof of address
- Evidence of any name changes (if applicable)
- Right to work in the UK
- Overseas criminal record check (if applicable)
- Satisfactory references
- Occupational Health clearance
- Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
- DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable)