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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in East London, are looking for an experienced Licensing Lawyer to join their team and play a crucial role in their Licensing operations. 

Position: Licensing Lawyer
Rate: £55 per hour (Umbrella) 
Contract Duration: 6 Months Possible Extension  
Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Job Responsibilities:

•  Provide clear, accurate, and pragmatic legal advice to client officers, senior management, and Licensing Committees on complex and routine licensing issues.
• Prepare complex reports and attend evening Licensing Sub-Committee hearings to provide live legal, procedural, and governance advice to elected Members.
•  Represent the Local Authority in Magistrates’ Court appeals, tribunals, and contested licensing review hearings where required.
• Efficiently manage a high-volume, demanding caseload using our legal case management system, achieving the required annual target of 1,200 chargeable hours while adhering to Lexcel standards.

Job Requirements:

• Qualified Legal Professional: Solicitor or Barrister (qualified to practise in England & Wales) or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX).
• Licensing Expertise: Proven experience managing a caseload of routine and complex licensing matters within local government or private practice.
•  Local Authority Governance: Sound understanding of local government decision-making, administrative law, public law principles, and the political sensitivity required when advising Members and committees.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.rosa@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on                   020 3854 4910

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