Lawyer/Senior Lawyer - Criminal Litigation and Regulatory
£53,109 - £60,414 + benefits
Full Time - 36 hours per week
Hybrid working - Harrow based
Overview We are seeking a Senior Lawyer - Criminal Litigation and Regulatory to support the development of HB Public Law with the Principal Lawyers, Assistant Principal Lawyers and Chief Legal Advisors. Specifically, this will include: To advise and have conduct of legal files on behalf of all the clients of HB Public Law, including local authorities, housing associations, and schools, and to provide advice, representation, and undertake research as requested in relation to Criminal litigation and regulatory matters, including social housing fraud and regulatory prosecutions; To attend meetings and court which may take place outside of normal office hours and off-site as required; To advise officers and members, including in public forums, in a proactive and politically sensitive manner; To give guidance, mentor, and provide training to less experienced team members; To deputise for others in more senior positions as and when required. About you The post holder will be a member of a team of specialist lawyers and will be expected to contribute to the development of that team, HB Public Law, and the wider Legal and Governance department. The post holder will maintain a significant caseload in compliance with Lexcel requirements and uphold the highest standards of client care in everything they do. The post holder will support the clients of HB Public Law, including local authorities in North-West London and the Home Counties, schools, ALMO’s, and housing organizations. The post holder will be primarily based in the practice’s London office in Harrow but will be expected to travel to courts and client offices, external barristers, and private law firms to support specific cases or projects. About us Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work, and visit with a range of cultures, religions, and opinions that come together to produce high-achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station, there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line, and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25, and A406. Other information Support for candidates visit:
Harrow.gov.uk Our behavioural indicators roles
below G11
and
above G11 Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits
Important Note Our staff are our greatest asset, and therefore no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, and pregnancy or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. Harrow is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible to everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process or provide any information in an alternative format, please contact us at
resourcing@harrow.gov.uk HARROW REDEPLOYEES WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY CONSIDERATION We particularly welcome female applicants, individuals under 25 years of age, those from the BAME community, LGBTQ+ applicants, and disabled applicants, as they are under-represented within Harrow Council at this level. Appointment will always, however, be made on merit.
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Overview We are seeking a Senior Lawyer - Criminal Litigation and Regulatory to support the development of HB Public Law with the Principal Lawyers, Assistant Principal Lawyers and Chief Legal Advisors. Specifically, this will include: To advise and have conduct of legal files on behalf of all the clients of HB Public Law, including local authorities, housing associations, and schools, and to provide advice, representation, and undertake research as requested in relation to Criminal litigation and regulatory matters, including social housing fraud and regulatory prosecutions; To attend meetings and court which may take place outside of normal office hours and off-site as required; To advise officers and members, including in public forums, in a proactive and politically sensitive manner; To give guidance, mentor, and provide training to less experienced team members; To deputise for others in more senior positions as and when required. About you The post holder will be a member of a team of specialist lawyers and will be expected to contribute to the development of that team, HB Public Law, and the wider Legal and Governance department. The post holder will maintain a significant caseload in compliance with Lexcel requirements and uphold the highest standards of client care in everything they do. The post holder will support the clients of HB Public Law, including local authorities in North-West London and the Home Counties, schools, ALMO’s, and housing organizations. The post holder will be primarily based in the practice’s London office in Harrow but will be expected to travel to courts and client offices, external barristers, and private law firms to support specific cases or projects. About us Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work, and visit with a range of cultures, religions, and opinions that come together to produce high-achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station, there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line, and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25, and A406. Other information Support for candidates visit:
Harrow.gov.uk Our behavioural indicators roles
below G11
and
above G11 Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits
Important Note Our staff are our greatest asset, and therefore no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, and pregnancy or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. Harrow is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible to everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process or provide any information in an alternative format, please contact us at
resourcing@harrow.gov.uk HARROW REDEPLOYEES WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY CONSIDERATION We particularly welcome female applicants, individuals under 25 years of age, those from the BAME community, LGBTQ+ applicants, and disabled applicants, as they are under-represented within Harrow Council at this level. Appointment will always, however, be made on merit.
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