Locum Solicitor Civil Litigation

This is a remote position.

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (DMBC) is seeking an experienced Locum Solicitor – Civil Litigation to support the Finance & Legal team on a temporary basis.

The role will involve managing a varied civil litigation caseload and representing the Council in legal proceedings.

• Manage a full caseload of civil litigation matters on behalf of the Council.
• Conduct landlord and tenant litigation, including possession proceedings.
• Handle council tax recovery litigation and associated enforcement matters.
• Deal with data protection litigation and information governance disputes.
• Manage boundary disputes, nuisance claims and related civil matters.
• Respond to and manage vexatious complainants in accordance with policy and legislation.
• Defend and manage highway and pothole claims.
• Prepare cases for court, draft pleadings, witness statements and legal submissions.
• Attend and represent the Council at court hearings, mediations and conferences.
• Provide legal advice to internal stakeholders and service areas.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, case law and council policies.

• Significant post-qualification experience in civil litigation, preferably within a local authority or public sector setting.
• Strong experience of landlord & tenant law and housing litigation.
• Proven experience handling council tax litigation and enforcement.
• Knowledge of data protection law and associated litigation.
• Experience dealing with boundary disputes, nuisance claims and highways claims.
• Confident court advocacy experience.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload independently.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work remotely and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

• The closing date: 25/01/2026.
• This is a remote role, working 4 days per week, for an initial period of up to 6 months.