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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 legal & governance services. 

Position: Licensing Lawyer
Rate: £55 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract Temp (Jan 2027) Possible Extension + Hybrid 

Job Purpose:

• Managing your own caseload with minimal supervision, you will
  act as a key legal advisor on a broad spectrum of licensing matters ensuring our regulatory framework remains robust, fair, and legally sound.

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.
• Draft legal notices, committee decisions, licensing conditions, and policy documents, while keeping abreast of statutory updates and legal developments affecting local authority licensing.

Job Requirements:

• 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.
• Communication & Influence: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the credibility and confidence to present complex legal arguments to diverse audiences.

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.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

To explore other exciting opportunities or learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our website https://www.temptingrecruitment

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