Job Description

About The Role

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Job overview



An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Prosecutions and Licensing team for a dedicated, enthusiastic and able lawyer to join our dynamic team.


Main duties of the job



The primary function of the post will be to work collaboratively with colleagues across services dealing with a wide range of criminal cases prosecuted for the benefit of the residents of the borough. In addition, the role involves advising members at licensing committee hearings and defending appeals issued against those decisions.



We are looking for a lawyer (solicitors, barristers or FILEX) with a minimum of two years post qualification experience in the legal profession or exceptional experience of shorter duration.



You will have knowledge of criminal law and practice and experience in the matters referred above as well as being a highly motivated, collaborative worker who is adaptable and able to prioritise tasks on a daily basis.



Working for our organisation



You will be working within the prosecution litigation team within the legal services department responsible for dealing with a varied caseload of criminal prosecutions and licensing matters.



The post also offers a range of benefits as shown below:


Up to 31 days leave per year (increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service) 35-hour working week A range of flexible working arrangements Excellent pension scheme Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and more

For an informal discussion about this post please contact Gary Ward on 020 7527 8861 or gary.ward@islington.gov.uk

Working for the team, service and our organisation

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Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council our sense of purpose couldn't be clearer: we serve. It's in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people.

Together we can change the future.

We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive.



To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out 'CARE', which is what we think public service is all about.



Watch our video to hear more about our mission and how you can help us achieve it from the Leader of the Council, Cllr Kaya Comer-Schwartz.

Recruitment information

It is the policy of Islington Council that no user of service, present or future employee or job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their sex, perceived or actual sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion or belief, age, creed, colour, nationality, national origin, ethnic origin, or disability, or on the grounds of their association with someone in one of these groups; nor is disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justified. We welcome applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates and acknowledge our responsibility to mitigate against racial discrimination.

Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The post is subject to

a qualifications check and 3 years referencing.

Please note:

Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.