Senior Litigation Lawyer (Criminal)

At West Northants Council, we are committed to protecting our communities and supporting fair, effective regulatory enforcement. As a Senior Litigation Lawyer (Criminal), you'll play a key role in helping the Council uphold legal standards and fulfil its statutory responsibilities, providing expert legal advice and representation across a varied and interesting range of criminal and regulatory matters.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of England’s newest and largest unitary councils and become a trusted legal adviser to Members, officers and services across the organisation. Working within our Law and Governance team, you'll operate at a senior level, handling complex litigation matters while contributing to the continued development of a modern, ambitious and customer-focused legal service.

Whether you're currently working in local government, a regulatory environment or private practice, this role offers the opportunity to undertake meaningful advocacy work, influence decision-making and make a tangible difference to the communities we serve.