Senior Solicitor

Are you an experienced, qualified legal professional, with a strong sense of public service and a drive to make a difference? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative, supportive and busy environment where your legal expertise helps shape outcomes that benefit the wider community? If so, we’d love to hear from you…Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.This is an opportunity to grow, contribute and be part of a team that values your skills and commitment.About the role…This role is within a forward-thinking local authority, offering the opportunity to contribute to a high-quality in-house legal service across the breadth of local government areas. You’ll work closely with colleagues in all departments, providing strategic legal advice and helping to ensure robust governance and compliance. The role is varied, impactful, and ideal for someone who enjoys working with multiple service areas to support the Council’s wider objectives.As the Senior Solicitor, you will:Provide high-level legal advice and representation on complex mattersSupport the Principal LawyerDrive innovation and continuous improvement across the teamAdvise the Council, its committees, and senior officers on a wide range of legal issuesLead on complex legal caseworkUndertake advocacyContribute to the development of practice standards and improved ways of workingDeliver training and updates on legal developmentsDeputise for the Principal LawyerAbout you…A qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEXStrong working knowledge of local government law and relevant legislationProficient in Microsoft 365 and other legal IT systemsSkilled in problem-solving and able to provide timely legal adviceAdaptable, proactive, and committed to continuous improvementCapable of working both independently and as part of a teamPlease note: part-time hours will be considered based on service need.To be successful in this role – you may have experience working in the following roles:Adult Social Care LawPlanning LawProperty LawChildcare LawEmployment LawThe Senior Solicitor interviews will be held in the week commencing 8 th December 2025.Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.Our offer to you:Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice. As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on or email us at How to applyTo apply for this role click on the ‘Apply Online’ button below. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don’t have an account, you will be guided through the set-up process. Access to an account is necessary, as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have used to register.Once you have access to your JGP account you will be able to complete the application form in stages, saving and amending it until you are happy to submit your completed application. You should use the Personal Statement section to demonstrate how you meet the requirements set out in the role profile attached.If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process please call us on or email us at Please be aware that in the event of a high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date.All recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will be sent out via email from the Jobs Go Public site. If you require documentation/correspondence in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team.Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. xpwpeyx Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.#J-18808-Ljbffr