Sandwell Council is seeking a motivated and skilled Solicitor to join our busy Legal Services team. This role involves undertaking all aspects of legal work related to criminal prosecutions and licensing, along with other areas as needed. You will provide advocacy, offer advice to officers and members, and attend relevant meetings, panels, and committees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert advice and support in regulatory matters, including trading standards, enforcement actions, non-school attendance, dangerous structures, fraud, and breaches of licensing conditions.
• Represent the Council and other clients in magistrates court, county court, or crown court as required.
• Assess evidence related to criminal matters to evaluate prospects of success and the public interest in prosecuting cases.

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

• Qualified solicitor or barrister authorised to practice.
• Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience of practical legal work, of which 2 years must have been gained in relevant specialism.

Joining Sandwell Council means becoming part of a supportive, forward-thinking organisation. We offer:

• Generous annual leave entitlement, with additional days after 5 years of continuous service.
• Access to an Employee Benefits portal, offering discounts at various retail locations, gym memberships, cinemas, and more.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for cars and bikes.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Recruitment Schedule:

• Shortlisting will take place w/c 9th December 2024
• Interviews will take place w/c 16th December 2024

Apply Today!

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we want to hear from you! For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Charmain Oliver at Charmain_Oliver@sandwell.gov.uk.

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs

To apply, please download and complete the application form and return it to: Hrresourcing_applications@sandwell.gov.uk