Legal Officer - Trading Standards

Role Responsibility

Kent County Council Trading Standards is a busy, high profile law enforcement service, whose mission is “Working with businesses and developing partnerships to drive Kent’s economic growth and protect residents”.

We are offering an exciting part-time opportunity for a motivated criminal lawyer to join our dynamic in-house legal team, engaged in a significant and diverse workload covering areas such as fraud, money laundering, trademarks, animal health and product safety. 

You will work closely with other lawyers and Trading Standards Officers, preparing cases for court at all levels and presenting them where rights of audience allow. You will also be expected to provide legal advice, guidance and support to Officers and the Management Team.

The successful applicant will:

• Be a qualified solicitor, barrister, or legal executive
• Have an in-depth knowledge of the Criminal and Civil Procedure Rules and the ability to interpret legislation, conduct legal research and draft documentation
• Have recent knowledge of criminal and regulatory law in Trading Standards or another public protection service, and local government law.
• Have the ability to evaluate evidence, prepare cases and advocate effectively on behalf of Trading Standards before the court
• Have the ability to independently manage your own caseload with meticulous attention to detail
• Have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with officers and lawyers to provide timely advice across the service
• Have excellent time management and organisation skills
• Have proficiency in administration and using Microsoft packages.
• Have the ability to work both as part of a team and alone on your own initiative
• Have a willingness to learn and adapt to this busy team’s way.

This part time position could provide an excellent opportunity for lawyers who are returning to work or are seeking a change in career. We offer flexible, hybrid working as this role can be carried out remotely, with some office-based working as required to support business needs.

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service

So, if you are interested in working for Kent Trading Standards in this this forward-thinking, innovative role please apply online through KCC’s recruitment website: Legal Officer - Trading Standards | Jobs and careers with Kent County Council

Working for Kent County Council

We value our staff as individuals and aim to help them to achieve their full potential we:

• Offer excellent staff benefits and rewards.
• Provide a work environment encouraging staff views, team working and joint problem solving.
• Treat staff fairly, equally, and welcoming staff from a range of backgrounds.
• Recognise the importance of a good work life balance.

Make sure staff receive full support from their line manager.

This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Contact Details

 If you have any further questions, please contact Steve Rock on 03000 412020 or via email steve.rock@kent.gov.uk to find out more.

About the Company

KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds and faiths, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note – if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.