Principal Solicitor Litigation

Terms & Conditions: 37 Hours Permanent
Interview Date: w/c 9 November 2026

Make a real difference where yourexpertisetruly matters Join our Legal Team!

Weareexpanding our Legal team in preparation for the exciting opportunities that lie ahead in local government sowerelooking for ambitious talent ready to make an impact.

Werelooking foratalented Principal Solicitor/Lawyer to join ourforwardthinkinglocal authority legal team. This is your opportunity to work at the heart of public service using your skills to protect communities support vital services and influence decisions that shape the lives of thousands.

LITIGATION TEAM

The team undertakes a wide range of work including regulatory prosecutions and appeals relating to environmental health (e.g. fly-tipping) and other areas including statutory nuisance housing standards trading standards food safety licensing education town and country planning building control highways drainage anti-social behaviour and any other function which the Council may prosecute. The team conductcases in theFirst TierProperty Tribunal Magistrates Court County/High Court and on occasion the Administrative Court.

The teamprovideslegal advice in all types of licensing matters including advising the Councils internal decision-making Sub Committees on the law relating to taxi licensing and premises licensing. The team alsorepresentsthe Council in licensing appeals and other civil appeals in the Magistrates Court.

If youd like to learn about this role Samantha Vickery our Head of Service would love to speak with you personally about the team the culture and what this role could offer you. Please contact her via email to arrange:

Why join us

• Meaningful varied work From safeguarding and governance to contracts property and regulatory matters every day brings new challenges that genuinelyimpactthe public good.

• Professional respect and autonomyYoullbe trusted to lead on complex cases advise senior leaders and shape policy with your legal insight.

• Supportive collaborative cultureWe work proactively and collaboratively in a friendly and supportive environment to achieve the best outcomes and to support opportunities for training and development.

• Clear progression pathways Whetheryourean experienced solicitor ready for your next step or a principal solicitor seeking strategic influence we offer room to grow.
• Worklife balance Flexible working arrangements and a strong commitment to wellbeing mean you can excel professionally without compromising your life outside work.

Required Experience:

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