Litigation Solicitor

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.

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.

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!

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.

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 in 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.

At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.

• 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.

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 11.59 pm on the Final date to receive applications. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.

For further information about the role, please contact Sue Buck Solicitor/Litigation Team Leader, at 01934 634926.

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