About us:

Cherwell District Council is located in the beautiful town of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We're excited to announce that we have recently moved into our new offices in Castle Quay, located in the heart of Banbury. Our council is entering an exciting new phase, and we are seeking to strengthen our legal team. You will be an essential part of the Legal Services team, and we guarantee that you will be offered exciting and varied work with fantastic career progression opportunities for our lawyers and support staff.

At Cherwell District Council, our work is guided by values that reflect the heart of Cherwell, its people, and the environment we cherish. These values guide our decisions, help us serve our community better, and act as our compass in what truly matters. 

Our clients and partners highly regard our friendly and dedicated team. Our purpose is to provide the Council and its partners with the highest-quality legal advice and representation to achieve the Council's aims and priorities. We invest in our staff through training and development and support them and their needs.

The Role:

This role offers the opportunity to be involved in all areas of litigation across the council.  The work is diverse and varied, making every week different and interesting, as you will deal with matters such as judicial reviews, appeals, planning enforcement, housing, possession, anti-social behavior and homelessness appeals, as well as general litigation and advice to the Council. 

The Person:

We are looking for an experienced qualified solicitor, barrister or chartered legal executive with knowledge and experience with litigation. An interest in and ability to take an active role in supporting the development of junior members of the team is also important.

The Benefits:

The Council is an equal opportunities employer. You’ll be part of a progressive, values-led council that embraces innovation and collaboration. In return, Cherwell offer a competitive package and a supportive culture that invests in your professional growth and wellbeing, including:

• A generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (plus bank holidays
• Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (Including generous Employer Contribution and the ability to transfer your private pension into the scheme)
• EV Salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Annual Flu Vaccination voucher and £25 eye test reimbursement
• Incremental pay award (awarded annually in April after one years’ service)
• Town centre office close to the station, canal and all amenities

Closing date: 1 March 2026