Litigation Solicitor

Full time Civic Recruitment Limited United Kingdom

Posted On 22/04/2026

Job Information

Legal / Security / Law

City Swindon

Province Wiltshire

Postal Code SN1

Job Description 3 Month Contract With A Local Authority

Job Purpose

To provide a comprehensive legal service to the Council, including high-quality legal advice, documentation, and representation on complex and high-profile matters. The role covers Civil and Commercial Litigation, Regulatory Enforcement, Licensing, and Employment, supporting members, officers, and clients while safeguarding the Council's legal and reputational interests.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied and complex caseload independently, ensuring deadlines and priorities are effectively met.
• Provide high-quality legal advice on complex matters, including decisions on whether cases should be initiated or defended.
• Represent the Council as an advocate in Courts and Tribunals, including Magistrates Court, County Court, and Employment Tribunal.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex legal documentation.
• Advise Council members, officers, and clients on legal and policy matters, including high-value and high-impact decisions.
• Attend and provide legal advice at Council meetings, committees, and working groups as required.
• Mentor and support junior colleagues and contribute to their professional development.
• Keep up to date with relevant legislation, case law, and policy changes, and provide guidance or training where needed.
• Develop legal templates and improve processes in collaboration with client departments.
• Build strong working relationships across departments and with external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and effectiveness of the Legal Services Team.
• Maintain high professional standards and comply with relevant legal and organisational codes of conduct.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister
• Law degree or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience across at least three relevant areas of law
• Strong experience handling complex legal caseloads independently
• Experience advising senior stakeholders on high-level legal matters
• Advocacy experience in Courts and/or Tribunals
• Good understanding of local government legal frameworks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to make sound, independent decisions on complex matters
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Ability to supervise and support other legal professionals
• Commercial awareness and understanding of community impact