Senior Litigation Solicitor

Wiltshire Career Site; Trowbridge; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking an experienced litigation solicitor to join a dedicated team handling a wide range of contentious matters, with a primary focus on criminal enforcement. You will represent the Council in court and in tribunals, advise on strategy, risk and case management, and support services with pre-action correspondence and dispute resolution.

You will work from County Hall, Trowbridge, with hybrid arrangements and occasional court appearances in person as required.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Council in court and tribunals (remotely and in person)
• Advise on litigation strategy, risk and case management
• Assist with pre-action correspondence and dispute resolution
• Contribute to internal training and knowledge sharing on litigation issues

Skills

Litigation experience

Criminal enforcement focus

Solicitor qualification

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Salary: £58,544 - £61,008 per annum (inclusive of 15% market supplement)

Hours: 37 hours per week

Rolling advert: We are continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.

Are you an experienced litigation solicitor looking for a change? Join the dedicated, close‑knit team at Wiltshire Council, where your contribution will be genuinely valued. You will work alongside friendly and experienced lawyers in a supportive team environment, handling a varied and challenging litigation caseload across the Council’s services, with strong opportunities for professional development and collaboration.

This role is primarily Criminal Enforcement focused and will involve managing and advising on a wide range of contentious matters. You will represent the Council in court and tribunal proceedings (both remotely and in person), provide advice on litigation risk, strategy, and case management, and support service areas with pre‑action correspondence and dispute resolution.

Your caseload may include public law litigation, statutory appeals, enforcement and regulatory proceedings, injunctions, complaints‑related challenges, inter‑agency disputes, and other complex contentious matters arising from the Council’s functions. You will also advise on litigation‑related policy issues and contribute to internal training and knowledge‑sharing as required.

Although your designated workplace will be ourmain officeat County Hall in Trowbridge, we embrace hybrid work arrangements that offer flexibility andmaintainproductivity, ensuring the right equilibrium for you and the service, though you will be expected to attend court in person when required.

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 customer‑facing 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

Andrew Komosa, at [e-mail]

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Application criteria

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

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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.