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 Lawyer
Location:             Hybrid - East Sussex
Hours:                  4-day week (30 hours)
Contract:             Initial 12 weeks, likely extension up to 1 year 10 months

Role 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 (phone number removed), or email (url removed). We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250