Solicitor

If you would like to discuss the role informally, please contact: Rebecca Wright Head of Service, Legal, Democratic and Registration Services.

Are you a qualified lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX)) looking for a varied and rewarding legal role within local government?

Wrexham County Borough Council is seeking a motivated and capable Lawyer to join our highly regarded Legal Services Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of matters that directly support the delivery of key Council services and priorities across the County Borough.

As part of the People Team, you will provide high-quality legal advice and representation on a wide variety of complex matters, working closely with officers, senior managers and elected members to help achieve positive outcomes for our communities.

About the Role

You will manage your own varied caseload and provide professional legal advice across a range of areas relevant to the Council's People Directorate.

You will:

• Handle complex legal matters with a high degree of autonomy.
• Draft and negotiate a wide range of legal documentation and agreements.
• Provide clear, practical and solution-focused legal advice to officers, managers and elected members.
• Support Council committees, working groups and decision-making processes.
• Contribute to the development of policies, procedures and service improvements.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Legal Services and the wider Council.
• Assist with the supervision and development of junior or unadmitted staff where required.
• Represent the Council in legal proceedings, tribunals, inquiries and other forums where appropriate.
• Contribute to the effective management and continuous improvement of Legal Services.

About You

We are looking for a qualified legal professional who is committed to delivering excellent legal services and can build effective working relationships across the organisation.

You will have:

• Professional qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX).
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience of handling complex legal matters and litigation with minimal supervision.
• Experience of drafting legal documents and providing legal advice.
• Knowledge of local government law and the statutory framework within which local authorities operate.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to manage a demanding and varied caseload effectively.
• A proactive, adaptable and customer-focused approach.
• The ability to travel across the County Borough to carry out work (e.g. attend meetings / visit clients or work sites)
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and an understanding of the importance of the Welsh language and culture.

The following would be advantageous:

• Experience within a local government legal environment.
• Advocacy experience before courts, tribunals or inquiries.
• The ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh.

Why Wrexham?

This is an opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking legal team at a time of significant investment and development across the County Borough. We offer challenging and rewarding work, flexible working arrangements and opportunities to develop your career within a modern local authority legal service.

The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh.

Wrexham Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.

Interested?

If you would like to discuss the role informally, please contact: Rebecca Wright Head of Service, Legal, Democratic and Registration Services.

Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.