Senior litigation lawyer (criminal)

Would you like to join a local authority where you can progress your legal career and be supported to excel professionally? If so, join the Legal Team at West Northants Council, one of the newest and the fourth biggest Unitary Council in England. You will ideally have at least two years’ post qualification experience in the relevant areas of local government law, prosecutions, regulatory and general litigation and be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister. If you are proactive, organised and want to work in a fast-paced environment then you may be the person that we are looking for. For more information, please contact Nicki Agalamanyi, Head of Legal (Corporate & Place) on 07901 931853 for a confidential discussion or click here to find out more about the West Nothants Legal Teams. Our benefits You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council . What will you be doing? You’ll take a leading role in delivering high‑quality criminal and regulatory litigation for the Council, managing a varied caseload and operating at a trusted senior level within the organisation. Acting as an in‑house advocate, you’ll represent the Council in courts and tribunals, advise Members and senior officers, and provide clear legal guidance at committee. Alongside your casework, you’ll support the Principal Lawyer, contribute to the development of the legal team, and play an active part in shaping a modern, flexible legal service that supports both personal growth and long‑term career progression. About you You’re a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with solid litigation experience and the confidence to manage complex matters through to resolution. You enjoy taking ownership of your work, communicating clearly with a wide range of stakeholders, and balancing advocacy with practical, solution‑focused advice. Collaborative and resilient, you’re motivated by the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive environment that values flexibility, professional development and the chance to make a meaningful impact through public service. About us At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people. Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what its like to work at West Northants Council. We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential. We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain what DEI means to us . If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email careers@westnorthants.gov.uk for support. West Northants Council, where careers thrive.