Senior Lawyer – Public Law and Litigation
Role Responsibility
KCC's in-house legal team is an innovative and ambitious legal service which has recently expanded, and we are looking for an enthusiastic lawyer, who is committed to supporting our clients, to join our Public Law and Litigation Team. We are a friendly and dedicated team, investing in staff through training and development and offering interesting and varied work across a full range of disciplines.
This is an exceptional opportunity to undertake varied, high-quality work with like-minded and supportive colleagues who are dedicated to public service and making a difference to local communities.
The successful candidate(s) will undertake a caseload of public law and litigation matters which may include Judicial Reviews, discrimination claims, Human Rights Act claims, money claims, and debt recovery, providing prompt, clear and accurate advice. You will also commission external advice where appropriate to assist in the delivery of the Council's services and priorities.
The successful candidate(s) will have previous experience in public law and litigation and will be passionate about teamwork. Good client care skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with others is essential.
Benefits
* Flexible working arrangements including hybrid working and agile hours.
* Generous annual leave allowance - staring at 30 days (pro-rate for part time positions)
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Staff discounts for goods at major brands and retailers
Closing date
Closing date 9th March 2026
Contact Details
For a confidential discussion about the opportunities, please contact Sarah Watson on 03000 415715 or by email to sarah.watson@kent.gov.uk
About the Company
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KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.
Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.
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