Litigation Solicitor - Welsh Local Authority
Location: South WalesContract Type: 3 months with view to extendRate: Negotiable DOE
Key Responsibilities
* Provide legal advice on litigation, regulatory prosecutions, governance, and public law.
* Represent the Council in court, tribunals, hearings, and inquiries.
* Conduct civil and criminal litigation, ensuring high-quality case preparation and advocacy.
* Support judicial review proceedings and regulatory compliance matters.
* Advise on education law, including school admission appeals and policy interpretation.
* Assist in the development and implementation of Council policies and governance structures.
* Work collaboratively with senior legal officers and council stakeholders to deliver effective legal services.
About You
1. Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a current practising certificate.
2. Experience in criminal litigation and prosecutions, preferably in a local authority setting.
3. Knowledge of public law and local government proc...