Overview

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is advertising a Regulatory team position for a Litigation and Regulatory solicitor covering a broad range of activities including planning, licensing, regulatory, housing and general criminal and civil litigation. The post is within the In-house Legal team and offers flexible and hybrid working. Applications are open to both internal and external applicants.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality legal advice and advocacy in regulatory, planning, licensing, housing and related litigation.
• Carry out civil and criminal litigation as required and contribute to a strong, can-do team culture.
• Draft pleadings, opinions and other legal documents with strong analytical skills and clear communication.
• Represent the authority in appropriate forums and liaise with stakeholders.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ideally a good understanding of regulatory law; training will be considered for the right applicant.
• Strong communicator with excellent analytical and drafting abilities.
• Positive, highly motivated, versatile and innovative approach to legal work.

Offer and Benefits

• Salary: £45,091 - £48,226
• Hours: 37 per week
• Grade: Level 12
• Holiday entitlement: 28 days per year plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service
• Local Government Pension Scheme enrollment
• Flexible and Hybrid working

Additional Information

For further details please contact Jill Leech, Head of Regulatory and Employment Law, on 01782 236784 or jill.leech@stoke.gov.uk.

Please note that if an employee at risk of redundancy applies, their application will be prioritized. Details are available on the application page.

Equal Opportunity

Stoke-on-Trent City Council values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of the community.