Senior Lawyer

• Grade I £52,413 - £56,778 pro rata pa
• Substantive
• 30 hours per week
  
  Join Us – Grow as a Leader at One Legal
  
  Are you a senior lawyer ready for a role that offers challenge, variety and the chance to make a real impact? Are you a confident advocate who thrives in a collaborative environment and brings energy, initiative and sound judgement to your work?
  
  If so, we would love to hear from you. Join our large and supportive team at One Legal, working 30 hours per week in a role that offers stimulating work, professional growth and the opportunity to help shape excellent legal services.
  
  We are looking for an experienced, motivated and adaptable lawyer with strong expertise in civil litigation and employment law. You will be a confident court advocate, comfortable managing a broad and interesting caseload, ideally with experience gained in a local authority setting.
  Experience advising on information management matters, including GDPR, FOI and EIR, would also be an advantage and would further broaden the contribution you could make to the team.
  As a Senior Lawyer in the litigation team, your duties will include:
  • Providing advice on contentious matters
  • Conducting court and tribunal cases and hearings
  • Working effectively with other members of the litigation team
  • Supporting service delivery, development and effective staff management
  
  To be successful in this role, you will need:
  
  • Experience in civil litigation and employment law
  • Advocacy experience
  • A local government or wider public sector background
  
  This is an opportunity to join a talented team serving a large and diverse client base, where your work will be valued and your expertise will make a genuine difference. If you are looking for a rewarding next step and want to continue growing as a lawyer and a leader, we would be delighted to hear from you.
  As a shared legal service supporting four councils in Gloucestershire, One Legal offers ambitious lawyers the chance to work on a varied and meaningful caseload. You will be part of a collaborative and inclusive team, with exposure to a wide range of contentious matters and the opportunity to build breadth and depth in your practice.
  
  At One Legal, we are committed to delivering high-quality legal advice and achieving positive outcomes for our clients. In return, you will enjoy a role where no two days are the same and where the experience you gain will help you realise your full potential as both a lawyer and a leader.
  
  Why work for One Legal?
  
  • Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, with one of the most competitive employer contribution rates available
  • Flexible and hybrid working, combining remote working with office attendance to support a healthy work/life balance
  • Access to an exceptional Employee Assistance Programme, providing support 24/7
  • A generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days, increasing after 5 and 10 years’ service, plus public holidays, an extra statutory day and flexi time (pro rata for part-time employees)
  • Opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and experience in a supportive, friendly and progressive environment

Closing Date: 5th July 2026

Proposed Interview Date: w/c 13th July (please be aware interviews will be face to face)

This role is within One Legal. One Legal was launched in November 2009 and staff are employed by Tewkesbury Borough Council but One Legal is a shared legal service between Cheltenham and Tewkesbury Councils with Gloucester City and most recently Stroud District joining us in 2020. One Legal enjoys a greater pool of expertise and an improved skills base than could be retained individually by the four partners. This enables One Legal to successfully support the varied and complex legal work arising from the Councils’ challenging business agendas.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The council is committed to promoting equality of opportunity; we welcome applications from all sections of the community.