Local Authority Solicitor

Simpson Judge; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & flexible working

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Simpson Judge in North West seeks a Senior Solicitor/Experienced Litigator for their Local Authority Team. You will handle complex debt recovery and public law matters for local authorities, across magistrates, county courts, and tribunals.

The role offers hybrid/flexible working with a modern office base and opportunities to mentor colleagues, contributing to high-profile public sector litigation and safeguarding public funds.

Qualifications

• Experience in debt recovery litigation, civil litigation, insolvency, or public law.
• Excellent written communication and analytical skills.
• Client-focused approach and strong organisational skills.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to mentor others.
• Experience with local authority/public sector litigation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of litigated matters across courts and tribunals.
• Provide clear, practical legal advice to local authority clients.
• Achieve positive outcomes in complex cases through sound legal analysis.
• Support and mentor junior colleagues to foster a collaborative team.
• Protect public funds and deliver essential public services.

Skills

Litigation experience

Public sector law

Legal research

Case management

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Senior Solicitor / Experienced Litigator - Local Authority Team

Location: North West (Hybrid/Flexible Working Available)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Legal 500 Recognised Firm

The Firm

My client is a modern, commercially focused legal practice with a strong reputation for delivering successful litigation outcomes across a range of sectors. They take a forward-thinking approach to legal services, combining technical expertise with a collaborative culture that places both clients and colleagues at the heart of everything they do.

The firm has specialist teams supporting clients across finance, housing, and local government. This opportunity sits within their well-established Local Authority Team, which works with councils across England and Wales to recover unpaid business rates, council tax, adult social care charges, and to resolve associated legal disputes.

The Opportunity

My client is seeking a Solicitor or experienced Litigator to join their highly regarded Local Authority Team. Acting for a substantial portfolio of local authority clients, the team provides specialist advice and representation in the recovery of disputed and complex debts. Their work covers proceedings in the Magistrates' Court, Valuation Tribunal, County Court, and the Chancery and Administrative Divisions of the High Court.

Over the past decade, the team has helped recover millions of pounds in public funds that may otherwise have been written off. They are recognised for their expertise in complex business rates mitigation schemes and in handling challenging disputes involving council tax, non-domestic rates, and adult social care.

The successful candidate will:

• Manage a varied caseload of litigated matters, including complex and high-value cases across a range of courts and tribunals, including appellate work.


• Provide clear, practical, and strategic legal advice to local authority clients.


• Achieve positive outcomes in technically challenging cases through sound legal analysis and effective problem-solving.


• Support and mentor junior colleagues, helping to foster a collaborative and knowledgeable team environment.


• Play a key role in helping local authorities protect public funds and deliver essential public services.

About You

This opportunity would suit a solicitor or experienced litigator who enjoys technically challenging legal work, thrives on problem-solving, and is looking to build a rewarding career within public sector litigation.

Applicants should ideally have:

• Experience in debt recovery litigation, civil litigation, insolvency, property litigation, public law, or another litigation-focused practice area. Candidates with strong transferable litigation skills who are looking to retrain are also encouraged to apply.


• Excellent written communication and analytical skills.


• A practical, client-focused approach to resolving legal issues.


• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.


• A collaborative mindset and a willingness to share knowledge and support colleagues.

My client offers a supportive, modern working environment where professional development and employee wellbeing are genuinely valued.

Benefits include:

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.


• Modern offices in the North West with free on-site parking.


• A relaxed dress code and collaborative working culture.


• Ongoing training, mentoring, and clear career progression opportunities.


• The opportunity to join a highly regarded specialist litigation team working on complex and meaningful cases.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive legal practice where you can develop your expertise, work on high-quality litigation, and make a genuine impact while advancing your career within a respected specialist team.