Litigation Solicitor
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £49,282 to £54,496 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | 29 days annual leave per annum, rising to 34 days per annum after 5 years' service |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 February 2026 |
| Location: | Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | North Somerset Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CSDA0210 |
Summary
About Us
North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and highly self-motivated regulatory lawyer to be part of our litigation team offering legal support to colleagues across many of the council’s operations.
In return we offer competitive salary, generous holiday of up to 34 days a year, and the chance to enrol in an excellent average salary pension scheme.
Primarily a home working environment with occasional attendance at the office to carry out specific tasks e.g. attend meetings/training and court hearings as required. With a focus on work/life balance and personal wellbeing, we offer flexible working, including home working with dedicated legal support. This is your chance to make a difference and join a small team of friendly and experienced lawyers.
About You
You will need to be a confident court advocate with experience managing a wide range of cases. Experience gained in a local authority environment is desirable but not essential, as cross transferable skills and experience gained elsewhere will be considered.
This post holder will ideally have knowledge and experience in handling a caseload of contentious regulatory matters, including civil and criminal law and will be required to provide comprehensive advice to council departments covering a wide spectrum of public services. If you enjoy variety and like diversity in your work this is the role for you!
The Location: we are primarily home-working and the Town Hall is the office base when needed, the candidate will need to be able to travel to North Somerset Magistrates Court, Weston-super-Mare and on occasion attend Bristol courts.
This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Work Style
At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.
This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work on the following way:
- 2-3 days in the office.
- Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.
- Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.
What We Offer
At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.
We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Local Government Pension.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums.
- Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year.
- Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team.
- Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes.
Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.
How To Apply
If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.
Contact Information
For further information about the role, please contact Sue Buck Solicitor/Litigation Team Leader, at 01934 634926.
Important Information
As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.
Interview Date: Monday 23 February 2026.
Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.
Equal Opportunities
At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and highly self-motivated regulatory lawyer to be part of our litigation team offering legal support to colleagues across many of the council’s operations.
In return we offer competitive salary, generous holiday of up to 34 days a year, and the chance to enrol in an excellent average salary pension scheme.
Primarily a home working environment with occasional attendance at the office to carry out specific tasks e.g. attend meetings/training and court hearings as required. With a focus on work/life balance and personal wellbeing, we offer flexible working, including home working with dedicated legal support. This is your chance to make a difference and join a small team of friendly and experienced lawyers.
About You
You will need to be a confident court advocate with experience managing a wide range of cases. Experience gained in a local authority environment is desirable but not essential, as cross transferable skills and experience gained elsewhere will be considered.
This post holder will ideally have knowledge and experience in handling a caseload of contentious regulatory matters, including civil and criminal law and will be required to provide comprehensive advice to council departments covering a wide spectrum of public services. If you enjoy variety and like diversity in your work this is the role for you!
The Location: we are primarily home-working and the Town Hall is the office base when needed, the candidate will need to be able to travel to North Somerset Magistrates Court, Weston-super-Mare and on occasion attend Bristol courts.
This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Work Style
At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.
This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work on the following way:
- 2-3 days in the office.
- Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.
- Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.
What We Offer
At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.
We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Local Government Pension.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums.
- Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year.
- Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team.
- Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes.
Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.
How To Apply
If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.
Contact Information
For further information about the role, please contact Sue Buck Solicitor/Litigation Team Leader, at 01934 634926.
Important Information
As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.
Interview Date: Monday 23 February 2026.
Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.
Equal Opportunities
At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.