Solicitor (Commercial)
This position has been identified as a Politically Restricted post under The Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (as amended) and the Local Government (Politically Restricted Posts) (No.2) Regulations 1990 imposing political restrictions on the holders of certain posts.
The posts are either specified in the Act or contained in a list which the County Council is required to prepare and maintain. The list includes specified and sensitive positions.
About the Role:
Are you a qualified solicitor or barrister looking for a new challenging and rewarding role? We have an exciting opportunity for you! As a Commercial Solicitor, you will play a pivotal role in helping us implement decisions which shape the future of Nottinghamshire County Council. This is a full-time, permanent position which will be hybrid working with occasional office attendance as the job requires.
What You'll Do:
You will join our team of go-to experts for all our contracts & commercial, and public procurement advice, providing invaluable support to the Council and schools across the county. Your expertise will help us navigate complex legal landscapes and make informed decisions. You will work closely with clients across the Council including senior officers on some challenging and exciting projects including regional project low emission vehicle infrastructure, large county projects with adult’s services and children’s services, county wide key service IT contracts, PFI contracts, and highways related contracts.
Why Join Us?
We work in a friendly, forward thinking, and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and appreciated. We can offer opportunities for mentoring and coaching internally and offer a variety of job-specific training both internally and externally to help our team members grow both personally and professionally.
You will enjoy access to:
- Hybrid working
- Flexi-working
- A varied but manageable caseload
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Local government pension scheme
Who We're Looking For:
We are happy to receive applications from experienced or newly qualified solicitors or barristers, who are ready to take on a new challenge and make a difference. Previous local government experience is not essential, as training can be provided. If you're passionate about law, have a keen interest working in the public sector with a willingness to learn new areas of law and are eager to contribute to the success of our Council, we are keen to hear from you.
Ready to Apply?
If this sounds ideal for the next chapter in your career submit your application online today to take the first step towards an exciting career with us!
For an informal discussion about the role please contact: laurence.wilcox@nottscc.gov.uk
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Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.
Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
This vacancy is closed to applications.