Litigation Solicitor

Job description
Permanent, Full-time, flexibly working available

Location: Thames Valley

Salary: £43,421 – £54,702 DOE | Generous Benefits Package

Join a supportive, innovative and community driven local governing body as a permanent Litigation Solicitor on their legal services team as a key part of the in-house team, contribute to delivering and efficient and high-quality legal service to enable the council to deliver its corporate priorities. This role is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their legal career within a high performing aspirational local government team.

The Role
• Deliver high quality legal advice and services to Directorates and Corporate Services
• Undertake negotiations and where necessary undertake litigation and advocacy in courts, tribunals, statutory appeals and inquiries
• Participate in project team’s to ensure achievement of the Council’s objectives
• Provide legal and procedural advice to clients to ensure operational decisions are taken in the most beneficial and effective manner

What You’ll Bring
• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEx
• Ideally have criminal litigation experience
• Be motivated and ambitious towards your legal career

Benefits
• Competitive salary: £41,4+6 – £54,702 depending on experience
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements available
• Supportive working environment where career development is actively encouraged
• Access to local government pension scheme
• A healthy work-life balance
• Generous annual leave allowance of up to 33 days
• Option to ‘buy’ additional annual leave
• Enhanced family friendly policies

If this sounds like the next role for you then apply today to take advantage of this brilliant opportunity.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates.