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 ...