Hours: 37
Contract type: Full time, 12-month fixed term
Salary: £52,413 – £56,730 (Grade 8)
Location: City of Wolverhampton Council – Civic Centre, Wolverhampton
About our Legal Services Team
We are a multi‑award winning, Lexcel‑accredited Legal Services team dedicated to providing high‑quality legal services across the council. The team is committed to excellence and offers opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Role Overview
As a Housing Litigation Solicitor or Barrister, you will manage a varied housing litigation caseload, represent the council in courts and tribunals, and collaborate with a supportive, high‑performing team. You will have opportunities for mentor‑led development, minimal supervision, and the ability to contribute to business development and client care.
Responsibilities
* Manage a varied caseload focused on housing litigation, including disrepair, anti‑social behaviour, and rent arrears matters
* Advise and advocate in courts and tribunals, including Magistrates’ and County Courts
* Prepare court documents such as statements of case, applications, draft orders, skeleton arguments, case summaries and disclosure requests
* Represent the council in courts, tribunals and meetings, including handling court lists
* Conduct complex litigation for client departments covering civil, regulatory crime and public law
* Advice elected members on practice areas and standards issues
* Provide client care and contribute to business development activities
* Collaborate with colleagues across the team and support others as required
* Work independently with minimal supervision and meet deadlines
Qualifications
* Qualified solicitor or practising barrister with experience in housing law
* Experience handling housing litigation from start to finish, including advocacy in courts and tribunals
* Strong drafting skills and ability to produce clear, persuasive court documents
* Excellent oral and written communication skills, with proven negotiation and influencing abilities
* Capability to command respect from clients, colleagues and the court
* Willingness to undertake advocacy across all tiers of court
* Strong organisational and commercial awareness, with a mature and practical approach to legal work
* Flexibility to support the team and take on new challenges
* Commitment to client care, providing sound legal advice and high‑quality work
Benefits
* Competitive salary with pay progression through multiple annual increments
* Hybrid working (two days in‑office) with flexible hours
* Generous annual leave (26–35 days plus bank holidays)
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Free city‑wide parking
* Well‑being and lifestyle support
Paid volunteering days (2 per year)
Diversity and Inclusion
We are a Disability Confident Employer and have received the Stonewall Gold Award and RACE Code Quality Mark, highlighting our commitment to an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including under‑represented groups, and welcome candidates who are recent graduates, career changers or those moving from private practice to public service.
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