Senior Solicitor

Job description

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...