Locum Criminal and Enforcement Lawyer
Posted 4 days ago by Spinwell Global Limited
Role: Locum Criminal and Enforcement Lawyer
Contract length: 6 months - full time role
Location: Chelmsford - Will expect attendance to their offices approximately 2-3 days per week.
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £40 - £50 per hour
Security Clearance – DBS
Spinwell is recruiting for a Locum Criminal and Enforcement Lawyer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF LOCUM CRIMINAL AND ENFORCEMENT LAWYER
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:
- Complex fraud cases
- Confiscation proceedings
- Consumer complaint prosecutions
- Planning and Environmental Enforcement Prosecutions
- Highways Enforcement Notices and Prosecutions
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED OF LOCUM CRIMINAL AND ENFORCEMENT LAWYER
- Qualified solicitor/barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with current membership of the Law Society or Bar Standards Board or Cilex
- Evidence of continuing professional development, 2 years post-qualified experience and expert knowledge in relevant professional area (although lawyers with less post-qualified experience will be considered)
- Experience of working within a legal setting in a politically sensitive environment, providing high-quality advice to a wide range of clients
- Experience advising at all stages of the criminal investigation process including pre-charge, review of evidence, assessing suitable legislation and drafting charges
- Experience running criminal cases from laying Information’s through to sentencing and showing a high level of attention to detail at every stage
- Experience acting as the reviewing lawyer on criminal matters
- Experience drafting formal Notices
- Liaising with Counsel
- Commercial awareness with sufficient professional credibility to maintain the existing client base
- Ability to work and think independently while maintaining focus on delivering team and corporate objectives
- Proven track record of building strong working relationships across a large, complex organisation and with internal and external partners/stakeholders and clients
- Ability to provide clear and succinct advice on complex matters to both to both the client base and junior colleagues
- A strong focus on outcomes to achieve strategic objectives
If you are a Locum Criminal and Enforcement Lawyer apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!
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