Lawyer / Senior Lawyer - Litigation

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.About the roleYou’ll join our busy and forward‑looking Litigation team, working on a broad mix of civil and criminal matters that support services across the Council, including housing, planning and environmental protection.You’ll provide clear, practical legal advice and representation on areas such as enforcement actions, regulatory prosecutions, injunctions, possession proceedings and debt recovery. Senior Lawyers will handle more complex cases, represent the Council in Magistrates and County Courts, and offer support and occasional supervision to colleagues.Across both levels, you’ll work closely with internal and external clients, contribute to team discussions, and develop your skills through regular 1:1s, training and collaborative working.What’s in it for youYou’ll be part of a supportive, unified team built on respect, integrity and professional expertise. This is a modern and inclusive organisation where you’ll be trusted with interesting work from the outset, encouraged to develop your specialist skills and supported to grow your legal career.Flexible and hybrid working arrangements will help you maintain a healthy work‑life balance, and you’ll have ongoing access to training, development opportunities and regular conversations with your manager.About youExperienced in handling litigation matters, with confidence in giving clear written and verbal legal adviceSkilled at managing a varied caseload and able to adapt to changing prioritiesCollaborative and solution‑focused, with a supportive approach to team workingMotivated to continue your professional development and expand your legal expertiseFor senior applicants, confident in court advocacy and able to represent clients effectively at Magistrates and County CourtsFurther InformationFor an informal conversation please contact Sue Turner, 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.This post is politically restricted.This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed.About UsAt Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.We:Provide essential services that support over 380,000 residentsWork in partnership to make a real differenceValue every role and the impact it has on our communitiesSupport our employees to grow, develop, and thriveYou will:Be part of a team that works together for a better DorsetHave access to a range of benefits and supportHave access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progressionWe are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement. xpwpeyx If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us.Find out more about how to apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr