CONTRACT TYPE - FULL TIME PERMANENT

Join our award-winning Legal Services team at Wolverhampton Council and make a real difference to the communities we serve. We’re looking for a passionate Solicitor or Barrister to lead on housing litigation and help shape the future of public legal services.

• Manage a varied caseload focused on housing litigation
• Represent the Council in courts and tribunals
• Collaborate with a high-performing, supportive team
• Receive tailored development, mentoring, and training

We welcome applications from newly qualified solicitors and practising barristers, career changers from other legal areas, and those moving from private practice to public service. Previous candidates need not apply.

• Hybrid working (2 days in-office) and flexi-time
• Generous annual leave (26–35 days + bank holidays)
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free city-wide parking
• Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• 2 paid volunteering days annually

Ready to apply? Contact Mushtaq Ahmed-Khan or Adam Sheen on 01902 554925 for an informal chat.
Closing Date: 29th August 2025
For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

OUR WORKING ARRANGEMENTS

All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for ‘touch down’ space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.
Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for.
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Please refer the Job description for details