Job Description
CR/002345_
Posted: 02/03/2026
£60 - £65 per hour
London
Contract/Interim
Legal, Local Government & Public Sector
Locum Principal Lawyer - Criminal Litigation and Regulatory Team
London Local Authority
Locum Contract
Hybrid
A large and well-established local authority in London is seeking an experienced Litigation Lawyer to join them on a locum basis as a Principal Lawyer of the Criminal Litigation and Regulatory Team.
In this role, you will be managing a friendly and stable team of 6, with the support of a Deputy, and you will manage a reduced caseload of litigation matters. The team deal with a range of cases, including licensing, planning enforcement, disabled badge fraud, Housing Act 2004 appeals, regulatory cases and tribunals.
The successful Principal Lawyer will have prior experience of line managing a team and will be a specialist in criminal litigation law. Prior local authority experience is advantageous, and you must be a qualified Lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister, CILEx).
This is a hybrid role with office attendance required 1 day per week, and court attendance as required. Attendance at licensing committees is desirable but not essential.
The successful candidate will possess the following:
• Qualified Lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive)
• Extensive criminal litigation and/or licensing experience
• Management experience
• Experience working in local government or in a firm that deals with such work (strongly desirable)
If you have the necessary skills, ambition, and experience for this role please apply now via this advert.
Should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Elleyn Hewitt in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.
Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
Elleyn Hewitt
Recruitment Consultant
Posted: 02/03/2026
£60 - £65 per hour
London
Contract/Interim
Legal, Local Government & Public Sector
Locum Principal Lawyer - Criminal Litigation and Regulatory Team
London Local Authority
Locum Contract
Hybrid
A large and well-established local authority in London is seeking an experienced Litigation Lawyer to join them on a locum basis as a Principal Lawyer of the Criminal Litigation and Regulatory Team.
In this role, you will be managing a friendly and stable team of 6, with the support of a Deputy, and you will manage a reduced caseload of litigation matters. The team deal with a range of cases, including licensing, planning enforcement, disabled badge fraud, Housing Act 2004 appeals, regulatory cases and tribunals.
The successful Principal Lawyer will have prior experience of line managing a team and will be a specialist in criminal litigation law. Prior local authority experience is advantageous, and you must be a qualified Lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister, CILEx).
This is a hybrid role with office attendance required 1 day per week, and court attendance as required. Attendance at licensing committees is desirable but not essential.
The successful candidate will possess the following:
• Qualified Lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive)
• Extensive criminal litigation and/or licensing experience
• Management experience
• Experience working in local government or in a firm that deals with such work (strongly desirable)
If you have the necessary skills, ambition, and experience for this role please apply now via this advert.
Should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Elleyn Hewitt in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.
Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
Elleyn Hewitt
Recruitment Consultant
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Principal Lawyer - Criminal Litigation and Regulatory Team position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in London offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.