A government body are seeking a Senior Associate Lawyer to join their public law team to focus on criminal litigation work. This is a full-time role, for an initial 6 month contract and requires 2 days a week in their London office (Southwark). As the Senior Associate Lawyer, you will be responsible for conducting litigation in criminal proceedings, primarily fare evasion prosecutions and prosecutions under taxi and private hire vehicle legislation. Although not anticipated, you may be required to conduct advocacy in the magistrates’ courts if required. Finally, you will draft and review and witness statements, managing disclosure, and corresponding with litigants or their representatives. To be considered you will have a minimum of 3 years PQE as a Lawyer, and you must have demonstratable criminal litigation experience. Experience of public and regulatory law and/or familiarity with compliance and enforcement is desirable. Day rate: £343.53 holiday per day PAYE or £525.72 per day Umbrella 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.