Job Details:
Job Reference: HCC622798
Salary Range: £40,643 - £45,077 per annum, plus Market Supplement of £1,500 per annum
Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 1 December 2025
Interview Date: 9 December 2025
The Role:
Shape the future of public service law in Hampshire.
Join our Lexcel-accredited legal team, where your expertise will make a real impact on communities across the county. Hampshire County Council is nationally recognised as one of the UK’s top-performing local authorities, and our legal service is at the heart of that success.
What you’ll do:
We’re seeking a qualified Solicitor or FILEX (with a current practising certificate for England & Wales) to join our General Litigation Team. This is your chance to work on cases that are as challenging as they are rewarding, including:
1. Prosecutions
2. Personal injury claims
3. Contract disputes
4. Debt recovery
5. Other general litigation matters
What we’re looking for:
6. Strong legal skills and sound judgement
7. A pragmatic, solution-focused approach
8. Excellent client relationship and communication skills
9. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
10. Resilience, motivation, and effective prioritisation under pressure
Why join us?
11. Hybrid working – mostly remote after induction, with one day a week in Winchester and court attendance as required
12. Work-life balance through flexible working arrangements
13. Generous, Local Government Pension Scheme (employer contributions from
14. 25–28 days annual leave + up to 12 flexi-leave days
15. Interest-free travel loans and staff discounts
16. Family-friendly policies and employee support services
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Additional Information:
Legal Adviser