Lawyer - Litigation and Regulatory

£42,500 to £46,871 inclusive annual salary plus up to 19.7 percent employer pension contributionPermanentFull-time (37 hours per week)Flexible working options (including hybrid)About the roleAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lawyer in the Legal Shared Service Litigation and Regulatory team.This pivotal role will predominantly:• Support the Litigation and Regulatory team• Provide the delivery of proactive, robust, high quality and specialist legal advice on Litigation and Regulatory legal matters.In addition, the postholder will support the achievement of the Council's corporate plan, projects and aims and ensure the delivery of high-quality customer service from the in-house team, external solicitors and from counsel.Key Responsibilities:• Support the Litigation and Regulatory team and contribute to the development of the Legal Shared Service, generally.• Advise on complex legal matters, identifying potential areas of risk and liability and advising on solution focused strategies.• Support Legal Shared Services in providing proactive, pragmatic, robust and solution focused advice and a support service to all clients (internal and external).• Research, analyse, investigate and provide legal advice to councillors and to officers on any matter within the functions of the Council.• Attend Member and Officer meetings as required, including meetings of the Council, Cabinet and Committees to ensure that decisions are lawful.About youWe're seeking a confident legal professional with:• Legal expertise and experience in Litigation and Regulatory law.• Strong interpersonal and client management skills.• A collaborative approach to working across councils and teams.St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work.In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:• 28.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays.• Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions• Flexible working options• Staff Parking Permit• Reimbursement of professional fees• Comprehensive development and training• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres• Access to discounts and benefits via online platformAdditional Information• Disability Confident: We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post.• Disclosure Checks: This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.• English Fluency: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.Closing date for applications: 20th April 2026Interviews are scheduled for w/c: 27th April 2026NOTE: Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.You may have experience of the following: Litigation Lawyer, Regulatory Lawyer, Dispute Resolution Solicitor, Litigation Solicitor, Regulatory Solicitor, Legal Advisor - Litigation & Regulatory, Public Sector Lawyer, Local Government Solicitor, Civil Litigation Lawyer, Regulatory Enforcement Lawyer, Legal Counsel - Litigation, or Legal Practitioner - Regulatory ServicesREF-