Lawyer - Litigation and Licensing
Location: Halton, Cheshire
Pay: Up to £28.96 per hour
Contract: Initial 6-month contract with potential to become permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week

Join a Supportive and Impactful Legal Team in the Heart of Cheshire
Halton Borough Council is a dynamic and forward-thinking authority with a strong community focus and a track record of delivering high-quality public services. With excellent transport links and a dedicated workforce, Halton offers a rewarding and flexible working environment for legal professionals.

We are now looking for a skilled and motivated Lawyer - Litigation and Licensing to join our Legal Services Directorate. This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact through a diverse caseload, focusing on litigation, prosecutions, and licensing.

About the Role
You will play a key role in delivering high-quality legal services across a broad spectrum of contentious legal areas. From undertaking prosecutions in the Magistrates' Court (now based in Warrington) to advising on licensing matters and delivering training, this is a varied and rewarding role with real influence.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct criminal and civil advocacy, with a focus on prosecutions in the local Magistrates' Court

Provide legal advice across a range of litigation and licensing matters

Support decision-making through legal advice to Boards, Committees, Panels, and Officers

Draft complex legal documents, negotiate on behalf of the Council, and provide procedural advice

Contribute to the development and implementation of Practice Standards within Legal Services

Identify and advise on legal developments affecting service delivery

Deliver legal training to Members and Officers

Work collaboratively with internal departments, external partners, and stakeholders

Support other areas of legal work within the team when needed

About You
You will hold a recognised legal qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive, and ideally bring:

Experience in criminal and civil advocacy

Knowledge of one or more relevant areas of law: planning, highways, environmental, consumer protection, waste, contaminated land, open spaces, or rights of way

Preferably experience in a local authority or similar public sector environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work under pressure and manage complex legal issues to tight deadlines

Excellent negotiation, advocacy, and interpersonal skills

Strong IT skills (e.g., Microsoft Office, G Suite, Mosaic)

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle (reasonable adjustments available as needed)

Why Join Halton?
Our legal team is collaborative, client-focused, and committed to continuous improvement. You'll be joining a service where your contribution matters and your professional development is supported. The role offers flexibility, meaningful work, and the chance to be part of a well-regarded local authority making a real difference.

Connect2Halton is a trading style of Halton & Kent Commercial Services LLP- A joint venture between Halton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Halton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates