Housing Litigation Solicitor / Barrister

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Wolverhampton is seeking a Housing Litigation Solicitor/Barrister to manage litigation cases and represent the Council in legal proceedings. The role offers flexible working arrangements and promotes diversity. Candidates with different backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Benefits include generous leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave (26–35 days + bank holidays)

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free city-wide parking

Wellbeing benefits

2 paid volunteering days annually

Qualifications

• Passion for public legal services.
• Newly qualified solicitors or practicing barristers welcome.
• Experience from private practice to public service appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload focused on housing litigation.
• Represent the Council in courts and tribunals.
• Collaborate with a high-performing team.

Skills

Housing litigation expertise

Court representation

Team collaboration

Ability to manage diverse caseloads

Job description

Housing Litigation Solicitor/Barrister

Salary - £52,413 - £56,730 (Grade 8)

Hours - 37

Contract type - full time permanent

Join our award-winning Legal Services team at Wolverhampton Council and make a real difference to the communities we serve. We are looking for a passionate Solicitor or Barrister to lead on housing litigation and help shape the future of public legal services.

• Manage a varied caseload focused on housing litigation
• Represent the Council in courts and tribunals
• Collaborate with a high-performing, supportive team
• Receive tailored development, mentoring, and training

We welcome applications from newly qualified solicitors, practicing barristers, career changers from other legal areas, and those moving from private practice to public service. Previous candidates need not apply.

• Hybrid working (2 days in-office) and flexi-time
• Generous annual leave (26–35 days + bank holidays)
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free city-wide parking
• Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• 2 paid volunteering days annually

Ready to apply? Contact Mushtaq Ahmed-Khan or Adam Sheen on 01902 554925 for an informal chat.

Closing Date: 29th August 2025

For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Our working arrangements

All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field, or flexible work style. Some roles are agile, enabling employees to maximize performance and productivity while maintaining work-life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are typically out in the community with minimal 'touch down' space at council locations. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location, allowing work from home or other locations as required.

Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for.

For more information about working for our organization, including the council's culture, plan, vision, staff equality forums, HR policies, and more, please click here.

Diversity

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve. We aim to attract applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups, believing in the value of diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees help us deliver accessible, inclusive services that reflect Wolverhampton residents.

Our status as a Disability Confident Employer demonstrates our commitment to supporting people with disabilities or health conditions. We have received the Stonewall Gold Award for our dedication to the LGBT+ community and foster an inclusive, equal workplace.

As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark recognizes our engagement with racial equality. These awards validate our ongoing efforts to foster an inclusive environment where all employees are valued.

As part of our commitments, we offer a guaranteed interview for applicants meeting the essential criteria, as a Disability Confident employer, Armed Forces employer, and supporter of care leavers.

We promote an inclusive culture where employees can flourish and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums to ensure employees' voices are heard and respected. Learn more about the forums here.

Recruitment of Ex-Offenders

We are committed to fair treatment of all potential employees, regardless of offending background. The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for relevant vacancies to assess suitability. We do not discriminate unfairly against individuals based on convictions or DBS disclosures. Learn more here.

Employment Information & Support

If you are considering applying for an apprenticeship or a role with a salary Grade 2-5, and wish to learn more about the application and interview process or what it's like to work for the council, please visit here.

Attached documents

Job Description and Person Specification