We are looking for an experienced litigator to join our busy Litigation team. The post is fixed term for 12 months, 30 hours a week.
You will provide support to the Public Protection and Neighbourhoods directorate; encompassing Trading Standards, Environmental Health, Licensing and Community Safety.
Your caseload will predominantly consist of prosecutions, anti-social behaviour litigation and licensing; from initial instruction through to advocacy at Court, as well as a range of general litigation matters.
You will undertake advocacy in Courts, attend meetings/committees, provide advice to senior managers and officers and also assist with developing policy and procedures.
About you
The ideal candidate will have local government, prosecution and licensing experience with a willingness to assist on other areas within the team. Good interpersonal skills and an ability to plan and organise your own workload with minimal supervision are essential.
You must be able to work to tight court deadlines whilst fulfilling quality and service standards. You will be a strong team player, flexible, motivated, enthusiastic and committed.
You must be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive.
Local authority experience is preferable however Rochdale Council will consider private practice and public sector candidates.
About us
The successful candidate will be part of the Litigation Team, which deals with civil and criminal litigation, licensing, employment, debt recovery and public law matters.
We are a small but supportive team. Our work is challenging and rewarding and there are opportunities for training and development to broaden your expertise.
We are based in an award winning office accommodation in the town centre which has undergone multi-million pound regeneration. Agile working is available, subject to business need.
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff to share this commitment.
How to apply
To apply for this job role please upload your CV with a supporting statement that provides evidence of how you meet the 7 person specification criteria of the job role. You must meet all essential criteria in your CV Application form to be shortlisted.
Please include reference to your qualifications that are specified on the person specification within your CV/supporting statement.
Please ensure you anonymise your CV and supporting statement.
If you are interested in what we are offering, and have the skills we are looking for we want to hear from you. If you would like to discuss the post further please contact Jennifer Willis, Senior Litigation Lawyer on: 01706 924627 or email: jennifer.willis@rochdale.gov.uk
Shortlisting will take place on 19 th June 2025 and interviews will be held on 23 rd and 24 th June.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Smith Street, Rochdale, OL16 1XU, United Kingdom
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