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Principal Solicitor - Litigation

Job details
Posting date: 18 February 2026
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 04 March 2026
Location: Conwy, Conwy County
Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week
Company: Conwy County Borough Council
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: REQ007038

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Summary

Lleoliad gwaith: Coed Pella, Bae Colwyn


Ymunwch â’n tîm cyfreithiol deinamig a chefnogol yng Nghyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Conwy.



Rydym yn chwilio am Brif Gyfreithiwr i ymuno â’n Tîm Ymgyfreitha yng ngwasanaeth y Gyfraith a Llywodraethu Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Conwy. Mae hon yn swydd allweddol sy’n darparu cyngor ymgyfreitha, cynrychiolaeth a chefnogaeth droseddol a sifil o ansawdd uchel ar hyd a lled y sefydliad. Byddwch yn ymdrin â llwyth achosion amrywiol a chymhleth yn aml, yn cynrychioli’r Cyngor yn y llysoedd a thribiwnlysoedd amrywiol yn cynnwys y Llys Ynadon a’r Llys Sirol ac yn chwarae rhan bwysig i sicrhau ein bod yn darparu gwasanaeth cyfreithiol ymatebol, dibynadwy a phroffesiynol. Byddwch hefyd yn dirprwyo ar ran arweinwyr tîm, a bydd hynny’n gyfle unigryw i ddatblygu sgiliau arwain mewn amgylchedd cydweithredol.



Pam ymuno â ni?


Cewch weithio mewn swyddfa fodern a phwrpasol ym Mae Colwyn gyda threfniadau gweithio’n hyblyg a hybrid.
Bod yn rhan o dîm cyfreithiol sefydledig, sy’n cynnwys 19 o weithwyr proffesiynol ar draws tri is-dîm arbenigol.
Mynediad at gyfleoedd datblygu, camu ymlaen yn eich gyrfa a hyfforddi rhagorol.
Cyfrannu at waith cyfreithiol ystyrlon, proffil uchel sy’n cael effaith uniongyrchol ar y gymuned leol.
Mwynhau cydbwysedd rhwng bywyd a gwaith a diwylliant cefnogol.


Buddion


Cynllun Pensiwn Llywodraeth Leol
Trefniadau gweithio’n hyblyg a hybrid
Gwobrau staff a mentrau lles
Diwylliant cefnogol a chynhwysol yn y gweithle


Mae'r rôl hon yn cynnig opsiynau gweithio hyblyg ar gyfer cydbwysedd bywyd a gwaith. Gall hyn gynnwys addasu eich diwrnod gwaith a gweithio hybrid, hy cydbwysedd rhwng gweithio yn y swyddfa a gweithio gartref.



Manylion y rheolwr ar gyfer trafodaeth anffurfiol: Catherine Williams, Arweinydd Tîm – Ymgyfreitha, Addysg a Gofal Cymdeithasol i Oedolion ( catherine.williams@conwy.gov.uk / 01492 576241)



Gofynion y Gymraeg: Mae’r gallu i gyfarthrebu yn y Gymraeg yn ddymunol ar gyfer y swydd hon. Rydym ni wedi ymrwymo i'r Gymraeg ac yn falch iawn o’n diwylliant Cymreig. Rydym yn croesawu ceisiadau yn y Gymraeg a’r Saesneg fel ei gilydd ac ni fydd ffurflenni cais a dderbynnir yn y naill iaith na’r llall yn cael eu trin yn llai ffafriol na’i gilydd. Rydym yn frwdfrydig dros eich cefnogi a’ch annog i ddefnyddio’ch Cymraeg, beth bynnag eich lefel; ac mae gennym ni ddosbarthiadau am ddim ar gyfer pob lefel, wyneb yn wyneb ac ar-lein, i’ch cefnogi chi ymhellach.

Work base: Coed Pella, Colwyn Bay


Join our dynamic and supportive legal team at Conwy County Borough Council.



We’re looking for a Principal Solicitor to join our Litigation Team within Conwy County Borough Council’s Law and Governance service. This is a key role providing high quality criminal and civil litigation advice, representation and support across the organisation. You’ll handle a varied and often complex caseload, represent the Council in the various courts and tribunals including the Magistrates Court and County Court, and play an important part in ensuring we deliver a responsive, trusted and professional legal service. You will also deputise for team leaders, offering a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills in a collaborative environment.



Why Join Us?


Work in a modern, purpose-built office in Colwyn Bay with flexible hybrid arrangements.
Be part of a well-established legal team of 19 professionals across three specialist sub-teams.
Access to excellent training, development, and career progression opportunities.
Contribute to high-profile, meaningful legal work that directly impacts the local community.
Enjoy a strong work-life balance and a supportive culture.


Benefits


Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexible and hybrid working
Staff rewards and wellbeing initiatives
Supportive and inclusive workplace culture


This role offers flexible working options for a work life balance. This can include adjusting your working day and hybrid working, ie a balance of office and home working.

Manager details for informal discussion: Catherine Williams, Team Leader – Litigation, Adult Social Care & Education (catherine.williams@conwy.gov.uk / 01492 576241)



Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other. We’re passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and on-line to support you.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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.

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