Lewes and Eastbourne (Local Authority)
12+ Months Contract
Rate: Negotiable, Umbrella
4-day week (30 hours), attendance at court x2/month,
approx. x2 licensing committee meetings/month in evening.
Flexible hybrid and office working (Lewes / Eastbourne).
Placement likely to be extended after 12 weeks – total duration is up to 1 year 10 months.
- Criminal and civil litigation generally. Appearing for the councils in the lower courts in Sussex (usually Hastings and Brighton).
- Tenancy Fraud both criminal and civil matters.
- Private Sector Housing – all matters under the Housing Act 2004 and other relevant legislation, including representation at the First Tier Tribunal e.g. Improvement Notices, HMO licences.
- Travellers and other trespassers on council land.
- Community Protection Notices – not relating to council tenancies.
- To provide licensing advice to the Licensing Authority, including but not limited to taxi matters, street trading, gambling and sex establishments. Acting as Legal Advisor to the Licensing Committees and Sub Committees. Dealing with appeals to the Magistrates’ Court in licensing matters.
- Environmental health law.
- Animal welfare – including pet shops, riding establishments, boarding establishments.
- Coroner hearings.
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.
