Senior Solicitor
| Posting date: | 21 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £56,674 to £59,059 per year |
| Additional salary information: | inclusive of 15% market supplement |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 June 2026 |
| Location: | BA14 8JN |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Wiltshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7016 |
Summary
Salary: £56,674 - £59,059 per annum (inclusive of 15% market supplement)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 22 June 2026
Are 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.
Although 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 us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits on are careers page - https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/
Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer-facing roles work entirely from their service location.
We 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.
Please ensure to regularly check your spam or junk folder for any communication from us regarding the status of your application.
Application criteria:
Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply. This will be available through the application link.
We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences, skills, and motivations.
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.
Hours: 37 hours per week
Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 22 June 2026
Are 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.
Although 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 us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits on are careers page - https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/
Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer-facing roles work entirely from their service location.
We 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.
Please ensure to regularly check your spam or junk folder for any communication from us regarding the status of your application.
Application criteria:
Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply. This will be available through the application link.
We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences, skills, and motivations.
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.
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