Senior Criminal Litigation Lawyer
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £24.81 to £32.6 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 February 2026 |
| Location: | North London, London, HA1 5RE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MP222902CT1757-013401-22012026 |
Summary
Senior Criminal Litigation Lawyer needed in North London Paying £24.81 per hr ref 013401
Full time hours on a temporary basis
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and lead on a varied caseload of criminal litigation matters, including serious and high‑profile cases.
- Provide specialist legal advice to internal and external stakeholders.
- Prepare and present cases effectively in court, including advocacy in Magistrates’ and Crown Courts where appropriate.
- Draft and review legal documentation, evidence bundles, instructions to counsel, and charging decisions.
- Ensure compliance with statutory duties, professional standards, and regulatory obligations.
- Support and mentor junior lawyers, trainees, and paralegals.
- Work collaboratively with external agencies including the police, CPS, defence solicitors, courts, and expert witnesses.
- Contribute to service improvements, policy development, and strategic planning.
If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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