We need a highly motivated barrister or solicitor to play a key role in our litigation team.

You will deal with highly complex and technical National Trading Standards fraud cases, playing a crucial role to protect consumers and safeguard businesses.

You will be required to advise on investigation processes, conduct pre charge advice, act as the reviewing lawyer in prosecution proceedings, and conduct confiscation and POCA proceedings. You will also be required to advise the Council, instruct and consult with Counsel, and provide legal and policy advice to the Council’s Monitoring Officer. You may also be responsible for negotiating settlements and advising the Council on the best course of action in any particular case.

Subject to workload, you may be required to support the Litigation team in their conduct of proceedings in the Tribunals, Magistrates and County Courts.

You will need to have a high degree of creativity and innovation and meticulous attention to detail to deal with the challenging work undertaken by CYC on behalf of National Trading Standards. 

As well as a high profile workload, City of York Council can offer you opportunities to adapt and grow, developing new skills along the way. We’re a flexible employer and support a healthy work-life balance.   We provide award winning modern office accommodation, combined with the flexibility of home working.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established Litigation team that prides itself in the first-class service it offers.

Our team culture is one which is supportive and engaged. If you are interested in developing and enhancing your existing skills whilst undertaking quality and varied work we'd love to hear from you.

We are keen to hear from you regardless of your sector background if you have a passion for consumer protection and expertise in criminal law.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.

This post is deemed as politically restricted. As designated politically restricted officers, employees will not be allowed to undertake certain activities. Please refer to the guidance attached for further information.

The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Philippa Gowland (Acting Business Partner – Court) at philippa.gowland@york.gov.uk or on 01904 552065.

Closing date: Sunday 29 October 2023 at 12 midnight

Interview date: To be advised