Senior Solicitor / Experienced Litigator – Local Authority Team
Location: North West (Hybrid/Flexible Working Available)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Legal 500 Recognised Firm
The Firm
My client is a modern, commercially focused legal practice with a strong reputation for delivering successful litigation outcomes across a range of sectors. They take a forward-thinking approach to legal services, combining technical expertise with a collaborative culture that places both clients and colleagues at the heart of everything they do.
The firm has specialist teams supporting clients across finance, housing, and local government. This opportunity sits within their well-established Local Authority Team, which works with councils across England and Wales to recover unpaid business rates, council tax, adult social care charges, and to resolve associated legal disputes.
The Opportunity
My client is seeking a Solicitor or experienced Litigator to join their highly regarded Local Authority Team. Acting for a substantial portfolio of local authority clients, the team provides specialist advice and representation in the recovery of disputed and complex debts. Their work covers proceedings in the Magistrates' Court, Valuation Tribunal, County Court, and the Chancery and Administrative Divisions of the High Court.
Over the past decade, the team has helped recover millions of pounds in public funds that may otherwise have been written off. They are recognised for their expertise in complex business rates mitigation schemes and in handling challenging disputes involving council tax, non-domestic rates, and adult social care.
The successful candidate will:
About You
This opportunity would suit a solicitor or experienced litigator who enjoys technically challenging legal work, thrives on problem-solving, and is looking to build a rewarding career within public sector litigation.
Applicants should ideally have:
Benefits
My client offers a supportive, modern working environment where professional development and employee wellbeing are genuinely valued.
Benefits include:
This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive legal practice where you can develop your expertise, work on high-quality litigation, and make a genuine impact while advancing your career within a respected specialist team.
Local Authority Solicitor • North West, England, United Kingdom
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