Litigation Solicitor
Temporary Contract
Job Details
Client: Swindon Borough Council
Service Area: Legal Services
Hours: 37 hours per week
Start Date: 04 May 2026
Duration: 12 weeks
Working Pattern:Minimum 1 day per week in the office on a Wednesday, plus additional office attendance depending on business needs
Location
Office Base:
Civic Campus
Euclid Street
Swindon
SN1 2JG
PAYE Rate:£43.53 per hour
Job Overview
Swindon Borough Council is seeking an experienced Litigation Solicitor to join its Legal Services team on a temporary basis.
This role will provide a comprehensive legal service across a varied and complex caseload involving Civil and Commercial Litigation, Regulatory Enforcement, Licensing and Employment. The successful candidate will provide high-quality legal advice to members, officers and clients of the Council, manage matters autonomously and represent the Council in court and tribunals where required.
This is a senior-level legal role suited to a qualified solicitor or barrister with strong litigation experience, excellent judgement and the ability to manage complex matters with minimal supervision.
Important – Please Read Carefully
This role requires a fully qualified Solicitor or Barrister with at least 5 years’ post-qualification experience, including practice in at least 3 relevant areas of law.
You must have strong experience in civil or commercial litigation, regulatory enforcement, licensing or employment law, and be confident managing a complex caseload independently.
Candidates without this level of litigation experience are unlikely to be considered.
Key Responsibilities
*Manage a varied and complex caseload across civil and commercial litigation, regulatory enforcement, licensing and employment matters
*Provide high-quality legal advice and documentation to members, officers and council clients
*Advise on whether cases should be brought or defended before courts and tribunals
*Act as advocate and represent the Council at the Magistrates Court, County Court and Employment Tribunal
*Draft, negotiate and complete complex legal documentation
*Make decisions on high-profile and financially significant matters with reputational implications
*Attend and advise Cabinet, Committees, Sub-Committees, Working Parties and other council meetings as required
*Keep up to date with legislation, case law, codes of practice and policy developments
*Develop templates and provide guidance and training to client departments and junior colleagues
*Support and mentor less experienced team members
*Contribute to the ongoing development of the Legal Services team
Essential Experience & Skills
*Fully qualified Solicitor or Barrister
*Law degree or equivalent
*Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience
*Experience practising in at least 3 relevant areas of law
*Strong experience handling a varied and complex litigation caseload
*Strong experience of court and/or tribunal work
*Good knowledge of the local government legal framework
*Strong diagnostic, analytical and problem-solving skills
*Ability to work independently and make important decisions without supervision
*Strong verbal and written communication skills
*Commercial awareness and understanding of wider community impact
*Ability to supervise or support junior lawyers where required
Additional Information
Office attendance is required at least once a week.
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