Senior Criminal Litigation Solicitor
Swindon (Local Authority role)
Contract role
Hourly rate negotiable
37 hours per week
The role holder will:
- Be able to attend evening meetings and work outside the Council’s normal hours in order to contribute to meetings, attend committees, prepare for hearings and respond to any need for urgent legal work including participating in the Council’s emergency response arrangements
- Knowledge of a wide variety of criminal litigation covering all aspects of the Council’ s area of responsibility including
- Regulator enforcement, trading standards, food safety, licensing etc.
- A thorough knowledge of the relevant legislation relating to criminal
- Advocacy in all manner of courts, tribunal hearings and be a capable and confident advocate and a “safe pair of hands” for the Council
- Experience in understanding complex legal work in litigation and a sound understanding of the applicator of the legal framework
- Extensive knowledge of drafting a wide range of pleadings and associated documentation in respect of criminal proceedings at all levels.
- Knowledge of the Licensing Act and associated Regulations, including attendance and advising at Licensing Committee hearings
- Advise confidentially on high profile sensitive contentious matters
- Knowledge and /or experience of higher court procedures, such as appeal against the Council and Judicial Review Proceedings.
- Proven track record of professionalism, excellent communications and drafting skills, working to tight deadlines whilst following quality and service standards.
- Experience of attending and advising committees
If you have any questions about this role or wish to apply, please contact isobel@deekay.co.uk who will respond at the earliest convenience.
