Solicitor - Litigation & General Support
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
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/ advice and assistance on a range of contentious matters across all Council Directorates and Committees.
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 andrea.jones@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk .
This position requires a Professional Registration, please refer to the Person Specification for further details.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive pre-employment screening process will be undertaken which will include a Standard Disclosure
Access to a vehicle for work purposes is a requirement of the role.
For information on the re-employment and re-engagement of former employees please refer to the Council’s Pay Policy.
About us
At Blaenau Gwent, we are passionate about the work we do and the impact we have. We empower our staff to make meaningful changes and take action to enhance our services.
Want to ask us a question?
For further information or if you would like to have an informal discussion, please contact Legal@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk leaving your name and telephone number.
Closing Date:
30th September 2026 At midnight
Interview Date:
October 2026 - TBC
Salary range
- £46,579 - £50,908 per year