Locum Principal Prosecutions Lawyer

Locum Principal Prosecutions Lawyer - 6 Months+ - Predominantly Remote Working - Midlands

Location: Midlands

Position: Locum Principal Prosecutions Lawyer
Organisation: Midlands Local Authority
Duration: 6 months+ ongoing assignment
Working Pattern: Full-time, with 4 days considered for the right candidate
Working Arrangement: Predominantly remote working, with attendance required on a designated team day
Rate: Up to £65 per hour Umbrella, dependent on experience

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Locum Principal Prosecutions Lawyer to join a Midlands Local Authority. This role would suit an individual with substantial prosecutions experience within local government and a proven background in leading and managing legal teams.

Duties may include:

• Oversee and provide legal supervision across a broad range of Prosecutions matters, including Environmental Crime, Trading Standards, Licensing and Education-related offences such as Irregular Attendance
• Lead and support a team of Solicitors and Paralegals, providing technical guidance, mentoring and quality assurance on complex and sensitive matters
• Advise clients across various Local Authority departments, ensuring the delivery of pragmatic, high-quality legal advice and effective case management
• Review and allocate work across the team, ensuring matters are progressed efficiently, service standards are met, and legal risks are appropriately managed
• Support the strategic development and day-to-day management of the team, making this an ideal opportunity for a confident legal manager with strong leadership experience

The ideal candidate will have extensive Local Authority Prosecutions experience alongside a proven track record of leading and managing legal teams. Candidates should be confident providing technical oversight on complex matters, supporting and developing staff, and maintaining high standards of legal service delivery.

Job Reference: J89701

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