Solicitor – Regulatory

Overview

In this role you provide high-quality legal advice across regulatory and public law matters to support council services and communities. You will advise officers and Members, represent the Council in courts and tribunals, and draft legal documents, contributing to a small, collaborative legal team. The position offers broad experience across planning, licensing, enforcement, and governance, with opportunities to broaden local authority expertise. You work in a meaningful, impact-driven public sector setting with a strong focus on collaboration and practical solutions.

Pay / Benefits

• 26 days’ annual leave (rising to 30 after five years)
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• flexible and hybrid working
• flexitime
• free onsite parking
• discounted leisure centre membership

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality legal advice across regulatory and public law matters (licensing, planning, enforcement, environmental health, housing, litigation, governance)
• Advise officers and Members on legal issues
• Represent the Council at courts, tribunals, inquiries, hearings and committees
• Draft legal documents, notices and agreements
• Support colleagues across wider areas of local authority law

Key requirements

• Qualified solicitor
• Experience in one or more relevant areas (planning, enforcement, licensing, environmental health, housing, or litigation)
• Clear, pragmatic, practical legal advice
• Sound judgement, analytical skills, attention to detail
• Confident communication and ability to manage competing priorities
• Enjoys collaborative work and cross-area support
• Local government experience is advantageous but not essential

• Clear and pragmatic communication
• Collaborative mindset
• Attention to detail
• Regulatory and public law knowledge
• Planning and licensing expertise
• Enforcement experience

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