Prosecutions Lawyer
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
£45 – £55 / year
Salary
Below P25 for SOC 2412
£51,600
Going rate
Offer is 0.0× the going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2412 (99% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £51,600, and James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2412 Solicitors and lawyers Most likely code | £36,100 | £41,300 | £46,500 | £51,600 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
We are currently working in partnership with a Local Authority based in the West Midlands, who are recruiting for a Prosecutions Lawyer to join the team on an initial 3-month locum contract.
The position is due to start immediately, and they're looking for someone on a full-time basis. The hourly rate of pay is circa £55 via an Umbrella company, but this may be negotiable. The role will require attendance at court.
The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor (or equivalent), and be experienced managing varied prosecutions cases at magistrates court.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
- Managing a varied caseload of prosecutions and regulatory matters
- Preparing and conducting prosecutions in the Magistrates’ Court, including matters relating to trading standards, planning enforcement and other regulatory offences
- Drafting and reviewing legal documentation, reports and committee papers, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and local authority procedures
- Representing the authority at court hearings across the Greater Manchester area, managing cases efficiently within tight timescales
Experience required:
- Experience required in Local Government
- Experience managing varied prosecutions cases
- Experience at magistrates court
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Solicitors and lawyers (SOC 2412) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~129k in sample- Offer £45–55
- Middle half £41,392–77,584
- Median £57,304
- Going rate £51,600
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £36,100–46,500
The range stops at £55, below the market's 25th percentile. That is the bottom quarter of UK pay for this occupation.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2412 going rate of £51,600. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.