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Litigation Solicitor Temporary Contract Job Details Client: Swindon Borough Council Service Area: Legal Services Hours: 37 hours per week Start Date: 04 May 2026 Duration: 12 weeks Working Pattern: Minimum 1 day per week in the office on a Wednesday , plus additional office attendance depending on business needs Location Office Base: Civic Campus Euclid Street Swindon SN1 2JG PAYE Rate: £43.53 per hour Job Overview Swindon Borough Council is seeking an experienced Litigation Solicitor to join its Legal Services team on a temporary basis. This role will provide a comprehensive legal service across a varied and complex caseload involving Civil and Commercial Litigation, Regulatory Enforcement, Licensing and Employment. The successful candidate will provide high-quality legal advice to members, officers and clients of the Council, manage matters autonomously and represent the Council in court and tribunals where required. This is a senior-level legal role suited to a qualified solicitor or barrister with strong litigation experience, excellent judgement and the ability to manage complex matters with minimal supervision. Important - Please Read Carefully This role requires a fully qualified Solicitor or Barrister with at least 5 years' post-qualification experience, including practice in at least 3 relevant areas of law. You must have strong experience in civil or commercial litigation, regulatory enforcement, licensing or employment law, and be confident managing a complex caseload independently. Candidates without this level of litigation experience are unlikely to be considered. Key Responsibilities Manage a varied and complex caseload across civil and commercial litigation, regulatory enforcement, licensing and employment matters Provide high-quality legal advice and documentation to members, officers and council clients Advise on whether cases should be brought or defended before courts and tribunals Act as advocate and represent the Council at the Magistrates Court, County Court and Employment Tribunal Draft, negotiate and complete complex legal documentation Make decisions on high-profile and financially significant matters with reputational implications Attend and advise Cabinet, Committees, Sub-Committees, Working Parties and other council meetings as required Keep up to date with legislation, case law, codes of practice and policy developments Develop templates and provide guidance and training to client departments and junior colleagues Support and mentor less experienced team members Contribute to the ongoing development of the Legal Services team Essential Experience & Skills Fully qualified Solicitor or Barrister Law degree or equivalent Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience Experience practising in at least 3 relevant areas of law Strong experience handling a varied and complex litigation caseload Strong experience of court and/or tribunal work Good knowledge of the local government legal framework Strong diagnostic, analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and make important decisions without supervision Strong verbal and written communication skills Commercial awareness and understanding of wider community impact Ability to supervise or support junior lawyers where required Additional Information Office attendance is required at least once a week. Disclaimer On applying for this vacancy, you agree that your personal details will be passed onto our client for their consideration of your suitability for the role. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to notify Fix Space Recruitment Limited of any hirer who I do not want my details to be passed onto. OR100000