Location
London Borough of Croydon

Hours
36 hours per week

Salary
Grade 12 - 16 £50,085 - £62,766 per annum plus fantastic benefits

About the Role
Croydon is London's second largest borough, home to a diverse community, businesses, and vibrant places. The Council is undergoing significant transformation to build a new organisation focused on delivering excellent services sustainably and efficiently for its residents.

We are seeking a full-time Solicitor/Lawyer specialising in Employment and Litigation to play a key strategic role in delivering high-quality legal services to the Council. This role involves managing a varied and intellectually challenging caseload across Employment, Litigation, and Local Government Law, including high value and complex matters.

The successful candidate will have experience in advocacy and a proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with directorates and senior leadership. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a new and exciting challenge within a dynamic local government environment.

Croydon Council supports hybrid working with minimum office attendance requirements, promoting flexible and remote working arrangements.

About Us
Croydon Council is committed to balancing its finances, listening to residents, and delivering sustainable services. Our priorities include:
- Making the council financially sustainable
- Working in partnership with Croydon's diverse communities and businesses
- Strengthening collaboration with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors
- Embedding good governance and best practices
- Developing a workforce that respects community diversity

Key business outcomes focus on creating opportunities for business and learning, supporting children and young people to thrive, ensuring a cleaner, safer, and healthier borough, and enabling people to lead healthier, independent lives for longer.

Experience
Significant experience in Employment, Litigation, and Local Government Law, including managing high value and complex cases. Proven advocacy skills and experience building effective relationships with senior leadership and directorates. Experience in local government is desirable but not essential; applications from private sector candidates working with local government are welcome.

About You
You are a motivated legal professional with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work strategically within a changing organisation. You are adaptable, collaborative, and committed to delivering excellent legal services that support the Council’s priorities and values.

Qualifications
Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive (CILEX) with relevant experience in Employment, Litigation, and Local Government Law.

Additional Information
Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We support flexible working arrangements and hybrid working.
As part of our commitment to equality, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check if required by the role.

Please note the closing date for applications is midnight, 31 May 2026, with interviews planned for the week commencing 15 June 2026.