Governance Solicitor

Job description

Salary: £45,841 - £48,036 per annum (inclusive of 15% market supplement) Hours: 37 hours per week Interview Date: Tuesday 23 or Friday 26 June 2026 This is a fantastic opportunity to join Wiltshire Council in a newly created role reporting directly to the Head of Legal Services. Positioned at the heart of decision-making, you will play a key role in supporting the Monitoring Officer and Deputy Monitoring Officer on governance, democracy, and public law matters. Ideally suited to a newly qualified solicitor, or an experienced solicitor seeking a move into a new specialism, this role offers the chance to develop expertise in Local Authority governance within a supportive and forward-thinking legal team. Working closely with officers, elected members, and legal colleagues, you will contribute to robust governance arrangements, high-quality decision-making, and the Council’s compliance with its statutory obligations. You will apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to deliver practical legal solutions while maintaining the highest professional and regulatory standards. You will manage your own varied caseload, providing high-quality, well-researched legal advice to client de...