Lawyer : Litigation and Licensing
Location: Widnes WA8 7QF
Salary: A GBP 45,718 : A GBP 48,710 per annum (plus a market supplement of A GBP 7k until December 2027)
Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.
Their progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long:term improvements that enhance lives. Its an exciting time to join them as they develop new policies and transform the way people access services.
They are immensely proud that when asked whats great about working for Halton, the most popular response from their workforce has been our colleagues.
The Role
This is an exciting time as they are growing their service, and they are looking for a number of talented lawyers to join them on their journey. In particular, they are looking for a Litigation and Licensing Lawyer.
You will have experience of conducting criminal or civil litigation, including advocacy, and possibly licensing although this is not essential and training will be provided for the right candidate.
Talent comes from all walks of life and therefore they want to hear from you whether you are experienced, newly qualified, returning to work after a break or looking to do something different.
Key Responsibilities
* Undertaking criminal and civil advocacy and other litigation work, in order to protect and further the Councils objectives in the Courts, Tribunals and at Statutory Appeals and Inquiries. The primary role with regards to advocacy will be undertaking prosecutions in the local magistrates court which has recently re:located to Warrington,
* Providing advice and guidance and other legal services as required to ensure that the Councils Directorates receive effective and high quality legal advice and services.
* Identifying, researching, and anticipating the effects on service provision of new developments in the law to ensure that clients are able to deliver timely and responsive services.
* Delivering training for Members, Officers, and Legal Services staff and to participate in recognised national and regional group activities to improve understanding of legal and service issues and the quality of service provision.
* Providing legal and procedural advice to the Councils Boards, Committees, Panels, and Groups of Members to ensure that policy and operational decisions are taken in the most effective and beneficial way.
* Delivering legal advice to clients to ensure that policy is formulated and operational decisions are taken on a sound legal basis.
* Collaborating constructively with partner organisations and other stakeholders including internal services and colleagues.
* Providing cover as and when necessary for all areas of legal work which are the responsibilities of Legal Services.
* Adhering to the prescribed Practice Standards within Legal Services.
* Complying with corporate/directorate HR practices.
* Undertaking any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time which are commensurate with the grade of the job.
Skills and Qualifications
* A recognised legal qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive.
* Experience of criminal and civil advocacy.
* Experience in one or more of the following areas of law planning / highways / rights of way / environmental law/consumer protection law / open spaces / waste / contaminated land.
* Preferably experience acquired in local government or similar environment of advising Officers/Clients, Members, and Committees.
* Excellent oral and written communication and comprehension skills, including the capacity to negotiate, to draft complex legal documentation and advice often under time pressure while meeting deadline