Solicitor – Adult Services and General Support

The successful candidate will provide a professional support service to the Council with particular emphasis upon Adult Services advice and litigation, including advocacy in the Court of Protection and legal support/advice and assistance across all Council Directorates and Committees

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Legal and Compliance Team at Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council. This role is responsible for managing a varied caseload of Adult Welfare work and includes advocacy. You will also occasionally provide legal advice and assistance on a diverse range of issues across all Council Directorates and Committees. This role would interest someone who is confident and self-motivated, demonstrates excellent problem-solving skills and who enjoys a varied caseload working in an agile environment which is predominantly home based with Court and office attendance when required.

Council employees enjoy a range of benefits including flexible working, generous leave and pension entitlements, and a staff benefit scheme.

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a current practising certificate. Experience in the Court of Protection is preferred, and Court advocacy experience is essential, not necessarily gained in Local Government.

A full driver’s licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is a requirement.

Thorough pre-employment screening is undertaken during the recruitment process. The postholder will be required to complete an application for a Disclosure of Criminal Records.

If you have any questions about the role or wish to discuss informally, please email andre .

This position requires a Professional Registration, please refer to the Person Specification for further details.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive
pre-employment screening process will be undertaken which will include a Standard
Disclosure

Access to a vehicle for work purposes is a requirement of the role.

For information on the re-employment and re-engagement of former employees please refer to the Council’s Pay Policy.

At Blaenau Gwent, we are passionate about the work we do and the impact we have. We empower our staff to make meaningful changes and take action to enhance our services.

For further information or if you would like to have an informal discussion, please contact  leaving your name and telephone number.

Closing Date: 30th September 2026 At Midnight

Interview Date: October 2026 - TBC