Governance Solicitor

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Wiltshire Council in a newly created role reporting directly to the Head of Legal Services. Positioned at the heart of decision-making you will play a key role in supporting the Monitoring Officer and Deputy Monitoring Officer on governance democracy and public law matters.

Ideally suited to a newly qualified solicitor or an experienced solicitor seeking a move into a new specialism this role offers the chance to develop expertise in Local Authority governance within a supportive and forward-thinking legal team.

Working closely with officers elected members and legal colleagues you will contribute to robust governance arrangements high-quality decision-making and the Councils compliance with its statutory obligations. You will apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to deliver practical legal solutions while maintaining the highest professional and regulatory standards.

You will manage your own varied caseload providing high-quality well-researched legal advice to client departments while ensuring matters are progressed efficiently and stakeholders are kept informed. Your work will include advising on member standards engaging with administrative law issues and advising and attending formal meetings and committees of the council where appropriate.

This role requires excellent organisational and communication skills the ability to prioritise effectively and a commitment to continuous professional return you will benefit from a collaborative environment that values growth quality and innovation offering an excellent platform to build a rewarding career in local government law get in touch if this sounds like your ideal move.

This position comes with a 15% market supplement payment. All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis.

Why us

Wiltshire Council is a friendly welcoming place to work with a One Council ethos. Find out more about Our Identity staff networks and employee benefits here.

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace and customerfacing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion dignity trust and respect guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Contact details

Marcus Wilson Head of Legal Services at

Please ensure to regularly check your spam or junk folder for any communication from us regarding the status of your application.

Application criteria

Please download and read the role description and person specificationcarefully before you apply.

We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences skills and motivations.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.

Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion

Disability Confident Employer

Application process

Wiltshire Council does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruitment agencies that are not appointed under a current valid contract or approved supplier arrangement (including through our neutral vendor Comensura).

Submission of unsolicited CVs or candidate details to the Council whether directly or to individual employees will not be considered as an introduction and will not create any obligation on the Council to pay any fees. If a candidate whose details have been submitted speculatively is subsequently appointed through a compliant route no agency fee will be payable in respect of the unsolicited submission.

Agencies wishing to work with the Council must do so only via our approved procurement processes and neutral vendor arrangements.