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In-house Criminal Litigation Lawyer - Public Transport Operator

London Temporary View Job Description
Our Client, who is a Public Transport Operator, is seeking a Senior Associate Lawyer to join their organisation. This temporary role sits with the public law team, primarily focused on criminal litigation.
  • In-house within the Public Law Team of a major Public Transport Operator
  • Public Law Litigation - primarily focused on criminal litigation

About Our Client

The organisation is a well-established Public Transport Operator known for its significant role in delivering services that impact daily lives. This is an opportunity to work with a respected legal department within a large organisation.

Job Description

The position is for a Senior Associate Lawyer within a public law team, primarily focused on criminal litigation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct criminal litigation - handling prosecutions related to fare evasion and taxi/private hire trade.
  • Draft legal documents and oversee case preparation - drafting and reviewing witness statements, managing disclosure, and corresponding with litigants or their representatives.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external counsel by acting as the decision-maker on legal matters, including liaising with counsel (barristers).
  • Ensure compliance with public and regulatory law standards - providing regulatory and compliance advice.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will be a lawyer, qualified in England & Wales who is likely to have between 3 - 5 years PQE (although applications at all levels of experience will be considered).

They will have Criminal Litigation Experience (this is mandatory) as well as drafting and decision-making skills - ability to prepare and approve legal documents.

Additional desirable skills:

  • Public and regulatory law experience.
  • Familiarity with compliance and enforcement contexts (e.g., health & safety, environmental law).



What's on Offer

For further information about the day rate on offer for this role, please apply to this advert.

This role is available via PAYE or Umbrella.

Contact
David Taylor
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6920054
Phone number
+44 207 269 2358

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Fraud / White Collar / Crime
Sector
Transport & Distribution
Location
London
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
David Taylor
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2358
Job reference
JN-012026-6920054