Criminal Litigation Principal Lawyer

1 week ago


London London, UK, United Kingdom Law Absolute Limited Full time

LAW Absolute is recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority based in London, for a locum principal lawyer. You will manage a team within criminal litigation and regulation, advising on a wide range of criminal investigations and prosecutions.

To apply you will be:

  • A qualified lawyer with prior UK local government experience Substantially experienced dealing with criminal litigation matters, and confident to run a team within the department Able to attend court in person when required, otherwise hybrid/home working is available

Essential experience:

  • Experience handling a caseload of regulatory crime matters including fraud, health and safety, pollution, planning contraventions, food hygiene, trading standards and licensing. Experience managing a team and collaborating with other senior colleagues to ensure the smooth running of the department.

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.

If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.


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