Renters' Rights Housing Dispute Solicitor

Salary: £53,063 - £55,549 per annum (inclusive of 15% market supplement)

Hours: 37 hours per week

Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 22 June 2026

Overview

In this role you will open the door to continuous development through invaluable learning opportunities within our team, making the most of your experienced colleagues. As the legal foundation for different Council teams, you'll play a crucial role in providing legal insights across an engaging blend of cases.

With the introduction of the Renters' Rights Act, Wiltshire Council is strengthening its legal capacity to support services in this evolving area of housing law. We are therefore recruiting a solicitor to join our Dispute Resolution team on a fixed term basis. While the role will contribute to building knowledge and supporting work arising from the new legislation, it will also involve a varied caseload across the team's wider litigation and dispute resolution work.

Working collaboratively with services across the council, you will play a key role in developing our approach in this area while continuing to deliver high-quality legal advice across a broad range of matters. We pride ourselves on having a positive, collaborative team culture where knowledge sharing, mentoring, and mutual support are strongly encouraged.

Based primarily at County Hall in Trowbridge, the role offers hybrid working arrangements to ensure the right equilibrium for you and the service, and there may be occasions where you need to attend court in person. Extensive experience is not a requirement - we're interested in potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal insights across diverse cases and contribute to the team's legal foundation.
• Support the team on matters arising from the new Renters' Rights Act.
• Handle a varied caseload across litigation and dispute resolution work.
• Develop and implement approaches to novel housing legislation.
• Collaborate with council services to deliver high quality legal advice.
• Engage in continuous learning and share knowledge with colleagues.

Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements with primary base at County Hall.
• 15% market supplement payment, reviewed annually.
• Opportunity to attend court when required.
• Positive, collaborative culture with mentoring and knowledge sharing.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion

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.

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.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and we champion equality across all areas of employment.