Crime Regulatory Solicitor EPA Prosecutions
Criminal/Regulatory Solicitor – EPA Prosecutions
Location: Manchester or Liverpool | Hybrid working available
Salary: £40k–£50k DOE + bonus scheme | 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + day off on your birthday | Annual pay review | Death in Service (4x salary) | Subsidised gym membership | Casual dress and supportive team culture | Access to a leading Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
We are a leading UK law firm with over 40 years of experience in housing litigation, offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Criminal or Regulatory Solicitor to join the Environmental Protection Act (EPA) Prosecutions team. The firm is renowned for advocating on behalf of tenants and holding landlords accountable for substandard living conditions, with an outstanding reputation for client care.
We are seeking a motivated and qualified solicitor with a strong background in criminal defence or prosecution, ideally with exposure to EPA matters or related regulatory work. You will manage your own caseload of pre- and post-prosecution actions in the Magistrates Court, from inception through to trial or settlement, while complying with Criminal Procedure Rules and private prosecution duties.
* Qualified Solicitor with criminal litigation experience (prosecution or defence)
* Able to bill at Grade B or above
* Comfortable working with a case management system (Proclaim experience is ideal)
* Solid understanding of EPA 1990, CPIA 1996, CrimPR, and Magistrates\' Court processes
* Skilled in advocacy, disclosure, drafting, and negotiation
* Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities
Main Responsibilities:
* Running a caseload of EPA prosecutions from start to finish
* Drafting Notices of Intended Prosecution, Summonses, and other court documents
* Handling disclosure, trial preparation, and negotiations
* Liaising with clients, external counsel, and internal teams
* Using case management software to ensure accurate, efficient handling of cases
Required and Desirable Attributes:
* Experience in criminal defence or prosecution; exposure to EPA matters preferred
* Strong understanding of EPA 1990, CPIA 1996, CrimPR, and Magistrates\' Court processes
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team; strong organisational skills
Application Note: This description reflects a role focused on EPA prosecutions within a criminal/regulatory practice. Other listed roles and location-specific postings from the original description have been omitted to maintain focus and clarity.
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