Dispute Resolution Solicitor - Trowbridge, Wiltshire, United Kingdom at Wiltshire Council

Salary: 53,063 - 55,549 per annum (inclusive of 15% market supplement)

Hours: 37 hours per week

Interview Date: To be confirmed after shortlisting

In this role you will open the door to continuous development through invaluable learning opportunities within our team, making the most of your experienced colleagues. As the legal foundation for different Council teams, you'll play a crucial role in providing legal insights across an engaging blend of cases.

With the introduction of the Renters Rights Act, Wiltshire Council is strengthening its legal capacity to support services in this evolving area of housing law. We are therefore recruiting a solicitor to join our Dispute Resolution team on a fixed-term basis. While the role will contribute to building knowledge and supporting work arising from the new legislation, it will also involve a varied caseload across the teams wider litigation and dispute resolution work.

Working collaboratively with services across the council, you will play a key role in developing our approach in this area while continuing to deliver high-quality legal advice across a broad range of matters. We pride ourselves on having a positive, collaborative team culture where knowledge-sharing, mentoring, and mutual support are strongly encouraged.

Based primarily at County Hall in Trowbridge, the role offers hybrid working arrangements to ensure the right equilibrium for you and the service, and there may be occasions where you need to attend court in person. Extensive experience is not a requirement were interested in potential.

This position comes with a 15% market supplement payment. All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis.

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customerfacing roles work entirely from their service location.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customerfacing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Contact details

Andrew Komosa, Principal Solicitor,

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Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customerfacing roles work entirely from their service location.

Application criteria

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Application process

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