Overview

Job Description: Job title: Solicitor Job reference: 0003910 Application closing date: 15/10/2025 Salary:£47,181.00 (starting) to £50,269 Package: Full Time - 37 hours per week

Are you a qualified solicitor, barrister, or CILEX lawyer looking to escape the long commute and enjoy a better work-life balance with the great outdoors right on your doorstep? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious lawyer to join our dedicated legal team in Flintshire.

Responsibilities

• In this varied and rewarding position, no two days will be the same. You’ll manage a diverse caseload that includes criminal court and tribunal litigation, advising Council departments on contentious matters, attending committees, and clerking school appeals.
• This role is intellectually stimulating, offers frequent opportunities for court advocacy, and allows you to make a real difference in the community.
• You’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team environment, with training, mentoring, and access to experienced colleagues and Counsel to help you grow and develop your career.

What we’re looking for

• We welcome applications from candidates with a range of experience. Some experience of working within or for local government, particularly in Wales, is advantageous as well as experience in litigation or education law.
• But whether you’re newly qualified or bring years of post-qualification expertise, if you are motivated, adaptable, and ready to contribute, we’d love to hear from you.

We’d especially like to hear from you if you are

• A lawyer with litigation experience or transferable skills
• A capable advocate who thrives in court
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• A team player with a flexible, positive, and proactive approach (Welsh speaking and writing skills are highly desirable.)

Why join us?

• As one of Flintshire’s largest employers, we offer excellent benefits and a true commitment to work-life balance, including:
• Minimum of 34 days’ annual leave (pro rata), rising to 41 days with service
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible hybrid working and modern cloud-based case management
• Generous family-friendly and work-life balance schemes
• Access to professional development and training opportunities
• Free Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cycle to Work scheme and retail discounts.