£53,109 - £60,414 per annum

We are seeking a Senior Lawyer - Criminal Litigation and Recovery 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 at meetings and court which may take place outside of normal office hours and off site as required and;
• To advise officers and members, including in public forums, in a proactive and politically sensitive manner; and;
• To give guidance, mentor and give training to less experienced team members and;
• 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 organisations,

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.

Related Documents
Please use this link for the Selection Criteria/Role Profile  to submit your C.V. and covering letter (which should confirm how you meet the criteria required).  The closing date is Thursday 2nd January 2025.

If you would like a confidential conversation about the opportunity prior to applying, please discuss with Paresh Mehta on 07468 707861

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.