Legal Counsel (Enforcement Team) - Based in Leeds

Legal Counsel (Enforcement Team)

DFTO is setting up a new Enforcement Team, an industry first, responsible for all prosecution activity across the DFTO Group. As DFTO’s Enforcement Legal Counsel, you will play a pivotal role in delivering enforcement strategy and policy, and supporting leadership with confident, informed decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage criminal cases (fraud, theft, fare evasion, public order offences) ensuring thorough evidence review and accurate documentation.
• Represent DFTO and TOCs in court proceedings relating to Railway Offences, providing clear, persuasive advocacy and adhering to procedural requirements.
• Provide timely legal advice to leadership groups, translating complex legal issues into practical guidance.
• Determine whether cases should be prosecuted or resolved by settlement and draft related correspondence.
• Maintain legal competency by staying up to da...