Job Description

Step into Your Legal Career with Conwy!

Are you ready to launch your legal career in a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking environment? Conwy County Borough Council is offering an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Solicitor to join our progressive Legal Services team.





Working from our modern offices in Coed Pella, Colwyn Bay, with the flexibility of hybrid working, you'll gain hands-on experience across a wide range of legal disciplines. From contracts and conveyancing to litigation and advocacy, this role offers a unique chance to develop your skills under the guidance of experienced legal professionals from both the public and private sectors.

What You'll Be Doing

Assisting with and eventually leading on legal work in areas such as contracts, property, litigation, and child care law. Drafting legal documents, conducting research, and advising council officers and members. Gaining advocacy experience in Magistrates, County Courts, and Tribunals. Working closely with client departments and external bodies on meaningful, community-impacting cases.

Why Join Conwy?

A supportive team culture with a strong focus on development and wellbeing. Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. Opportunities to work on high-profile, varied legal matters. A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and staff benefits. .....plus much more!

Ready to Apply?

If you're enthusiastic about a career in local government law and want to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.


For an informal chat about the role, contact Ceri Williams on 01492 576111 or email Ceri.williams@conwy.gov.uk .


This role offers flexible working options for a work life balance. This can include adjusting your working day and hybrid working, ie a balance of office and home working.

Welsh Language Skills

: The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other. We're passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and on-line to support you.


Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified.


We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and inclusive teams that embrace a wide range of voices, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. Creating a workplace that is welcoming and where everyone feels they belong ensures we can deliver great services.


We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.


We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have declared a disability in your application, we guarantee an interview if you evidence that you meet the essential criteria of the job in your application (requirements marked with an 'E' on the Person Specification).


We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process (and in employment) where possible. We encourage you to request adjustments. To do this please contact the manager named above to discuss your needs and potential support. There are options to apply via different formats, please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 to discuss how we can support you. These requests will not put you at any disadvantage.


Mae'r ffurflen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg hefyd.