Salary: £56,674 - £59,059 per annum (inclusive of 15% market supplement)Hours: 37 hours per weekOverviewAre 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 litigation 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.Workplace and flexibilityAlthough your designated workplace will be our main office at County Hall in Trowbridge, we embrace hybrid work arrangements that offer flexibility and maintain productivity, 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 usWiltshire 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.Equality and inclusionWe 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.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.Additional informationWiltshire 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). #J-18808-Ljbffr