Lawyer / Senior Lawyer – Criminal Litigation 

Harrow (Local Authority role)

Initial 3-6 month contract

Rate: Umbrella, negotiable

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 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.

If you have any questions about this role or wish to apply, please contact isobel@deekay.co.uk who will respond at the earliest convenience.