Senior Lawyer - Litigation

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About the role

This is not a typical public sector legal team - we are a busy future-focused team, proud of our professional expertise and high standards and confident in our service. You'll join a dedicated team and unified service which foster a strong culture of support, respect and integrity both within the Council and for external customers. You will build your career in a modern, flexible and inclusive organisation. Everyone who joins our service is supported to develop their legal career and expand their specialist knowledge and skills. You will be positively challenged with a varied caseload and be involved with interesting work from the outset.

Our flexible and hybrid working arrangements support you to enjoy a healthier work-life balance and well-being.

What you will be doing

As a Senior Litigation Lawyer in Dorset Council you will be involved in work that is complex, interesting and varied and which contributes to making a positive difference to the residents of Dorset. You will need to provide clear and detailed written legal advice to both internal and external clients on matters such as prosecutions, possession proceedings and debt recovery. You will attend the Magistrates and County Courts and provide representation, where appropriate. You will provide support, and when required supervision of members of the Litigation team. You will attend weekly team meetings, which support collaborative working and you will be supported in regular 1:1's to achieve your objectives for learning and development.

Further Information

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the post please contact Sue Turner Business Partner/Senior Solicitor on 01305 224183

This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed.

This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders.

About Us

At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.

We:

• provide essential services that support over 380,000 residents
• work in partnership to make a real difference
• value every role and the impact it has on our communities
• support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive

You will:

• be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
• have access to a range of benefits and support
• have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.

This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.

If you're passionate about making a difference, we'd love you to join us.

Find out more about how to apply.