Locum Criminal Litigation / Prosecutions Lawyer
3–6 Months+ | Predominantly Remote | Court Attendance Only | East Midlands | Outside IR35
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Locum Criminal Litigation Lawyer to join a well-regarded Local Authority in the East Midlands. This is a flexible, predominantly remote role with court attendance required no more than once per week, offering a highly competitive hourly rate and the strong potential for extension.
The Position:
1. Contract Length: 3–6 months initially, with strong potential for extension
2. Working Pattern: Full-time preferred (part-time considered for suitably experienced candidates)
3. Location: East Midlands
4. Working Arrangement: Mainly remote, with some court attendance
5. Rate: Up to £65 per hour (Umbrella or Outside IR35), dependent on experience
Key Responsibilities
You will manage a varied and interesting criminal litigation caseload on behalf of the Local Authority, including:
6. Handling all aspects of criminal litigation and prosecutions
7. Advising and acting on a wide range of regulatory and enforcement matters, including but not limited to:
8. Fly-tipping
9. Housing offences
10. Non-school attendance
11. Unauthorised encampments
12. Taxi and premises licensing appeals
13. Breach of planning
14. Trading Standards
15. Food hygiene and safety
16. Representing the Council in court where appropriate
About You
17. Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or fully qualified Legal Executive
18. Demonstrable experience in criminal litigation, ideally within a Local Authority setting
19. Experience handling licensing and regulatory matters
20. Confident court advocate with the ability to manage cases autonomously
Why Apply?
21. Competitive hourly rate
22. Flexible working with minimal office attendance
23. Broad and engaging caseload
24. Opportunity for a rolling locum contract
How to Apply
If you’re interested in this Locum Criminal Litigation Lawyer position or would like to hear about more locum opportunities we are working on, please apply online or contact Sam Cox or Timothea Nash directly for a confidential discussion.
Job Reference: J92998