Litigation Solicitor

Litigation Solicitor

Temporary Contract

Job Details

Client: Swindon Borough Council

Service Area: Legal Services

Hours: 37 hours per week

Start Date: 04 May 2026

Duration: 12 weeks

Working Pattern:Minimum 1 day per week in the office on a Wednesday, plus additional office attendance depending on business needs

Location

Office Base:

Civic Campus

Euclid Street

Swindon

SN1 2JG

PAYE Rate:£43.53 per hour

Job Overview

Swindon Borough Council is seeking an experienced Litigation Solicitor to join its Legal Services team on a temporary basis.

This role will provide a comprehensive legal service across a varied and complex caseload involving Civil and Commercial Litigation, Regulatory Enforcement, Licensing and Employment. The successful candidate will provide high-quality legal advice to members, officers and clients of the Council, manage matters autonomously and represent the Council in court and tribunals where required.

This is a senior-level legal role suited to a qualified solicitor or barrister with strong litigation experience, excellent judgement and the ability to manage complex matters with minimal supervision.

Important - Please Read Carefully

This role requires a fully qualified Solicitor or Barrister with at least 5 years' post-qualification experience, including practice in at least 3 relevant areas of law.

You must have strong experience in civil or commercial litigation, regulatory enforcement, licensing or employment law, and be confident managing a complex caseload independently.

Candidates without this level of litigation experience are unlikely to be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied and complex caseload across civil and commercial litigation, regulatory enforcement, licensing and employment matters
• Provide high-quality legal advice and documentation to members, officers and council clients
• Advise on whether cases should be brought or defended before courts and tribunals
• Act as advocate and represent the Council at the Magistrates Court, County Court and Employment Tribunal
• Draft, negotiate and complete complex legal documentation
• Make decisions on high-profile and financially significant matters with reputational implications
• Attend and advise Cabinet, Committees, Sub-Committees, Working Parties and other council meetings as required
• Keep up to date with legislation, case law, codes of practice and policy developments
• Develop templates and provide guidance and training to client departments and junior colleagues
• Support and mentor less experienced team members
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the Legal Services team

Essential Experience & Skills

• Fully qualified Solicitor or Barrister
• Law degree or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience
• Experience practising in at least 3 relevant areas of law
• Strong experience handling a varied and complex litigation caseload
• Strong experience of court and/or tribunal work
• Good knowledge of the local government legal framework
• Strong diagnostic, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and make important decisions without supervision
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Commercial awareness and understanding of wider community impact
• Ability to supervise or support junior lawyers where required

Additional Information

Office attendance is required at least once a week.

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