Title:                                Solicitor – Litigation and General Support

Location:                         Agile working

Directorate:                     Corporate Services

Ref No/Post No:              BG00026

Salary:                             Grade 9   (£42,403 – £46,464 per annum)

Hours:                              37 hours per week

Job Summary

The successful candidate will provide a professional support service to the Council with particular emphasis upon litigation, including advocacy in the Magistrates’ and Civil Courts, and legal support to Adult Social Services and Education together with advice and assistance on a range of contentious matters across all Council Directorates and Committees.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Legal and Compliance Team at Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council.  This role is responsible for managing a varied caseload of contentious cases and includes advocacy in Civil and Criminal Courts. You will also provide legal advice and assistance on a diverse range of issues across all Council Directorates and Committees. This role would interest someone who is confident and self-motivated, demonstrates excellent problem-solving skills and who enjoys a varied caseload working in an agile environment which is predominantly home based with Court and office attendance when required. Council employees enjoy a range of benefits including flexible working, generous leave and pension entitlements and a staff benefit scheme.  

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a current practising certificate. Litigation and Court advocacy experience is essential, not necessarily gained in local Government.

A full driver’s licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is a requirement.

Thorough pre-employment screening is undertaken during the recruitment process. The postholder will be required to complete an application for a Disclosure of Criminal Records.

If you have any questions about the role or wish to discuss informally, please email Legal@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk leaving your name and telephone number.

Closing Date:         21^st March 2024 at 00:00.

Interview Date:     8^th/9^th April 2024

Link to apply: Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council: Solicitor - Litigation & General Support - Home Worker (3dmarcomms.com)