Job Description
Position: Legal Counsel – Criminal Regulatory (Criminal Prosecutions)
Location: Cambridgeshire / Hybrid (2–3 days in office based)
Salary Guide: £55,000 – £65,000 per annum + bonus + excellent benefits
Role Type: Full-time, Permanent
We are working on an exclusive basis with a leading organisation for a unique Legal Counsel opportunity with a specialism in criminal regulatory/prosecutions. This is to join a high performing and collaborative in-house legal team.
In this newly created role, you’ll play a pivotal part in bringing prosecutions against offenders breaching infrastructure related legislation, while also advising on and supporting the defence of sustainability related enforcement actions. This is a varied and impactful position with genuine scope to influence outcomes across a regulated, purpose-driven business.
Key responsibilities:
1. Lead on criminal prosecutions relating to misuse of infrastructure, from case assessment to support of courtroom advocacy.
2. Assist in responding to and defending against regulatory enforcement proceedings.
3. Evaluate and manage evidential material and legal risk with clear commercial judgement.
4. Engage effectively with internal sta...