Service Care Legal are currently recruiting on behalf of a locl authority in the East Sussex region who are seeking a Regulatory Lawyer to join their team on a contract basis. This contract will like be for 22 months.Role:                     Licensing and Regulatory LawyerLocation:             Hybrid – East SussexHours:                  4-day week (30 hours)Contract:             Initial 12 weeks, likely extension up to 1 year 10 monthsRole Overview - Support the Head of Legal Services in delivering high-quality legal services, with a focus on licensing, regulatory, and enforcement matters.Key Responsibilities

• Represent the council in criminal and civil litigation, including tenancy fraud, housing enforcement, and unauthorised encampments.
• Provide legal advice on licensing (taxis, street trading, gambling, sex establishments) and act as legal advisor to Licensing Committees.
• Handle appeals and advocacy in Magistrates’ Court and First Tier Tribunal.
• Advise on environmental health, animal welfare licensing, and coroner’s hearings.
• Deliver clear legal advice to officers and members, participate in projects and committees, and manage external legal providers.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive.
• Experience in litigation, licensing, and regulatory law.
• Strong advocacy and communication skills.
• Public sector experience desirable.

Working Pattern

• Hybrid work model
• Court attendance approx. 2 x /month
• Licensing Committee meetings approx. 2 x /month (evenings)

If this Regulatory Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please contact Lloyd Stanley on , or email .uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.