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