Senior Solicitor Con and Comm Team

Salary: Starting salary is £49,764 (Level One) rising to £52,805 (Level Four) per annum (pro rata for part-time).

Location: Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3NG.

We have an exciting opportunity for talented individuals to join our workforce. Read on to find out more

Working for Nottingham City Council offers great benefits, including competitive pay, generous leave entitlement, and access to a pension scheme. We aim to foster an innovative, inclusive, and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to excel.

We are looking for people who are innovative, driven, and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. If you're passionate about making a difference in our city, we want to hear from you.

Read more about our employee benefits here .

About the Role

We are seeking two highly skilled Senior Contract & Commercial Solicitors to join our legal team. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your legal career by working on high-profile, high-value projects impacting Nottingham's citizens.

You will provide expert legal advice on commercial, construction, transport, energy, infrastructure, and IT projects. Your responsibilities include drafting, negotiating, and advising on complex contracts and procurement matters, especially under the Procurement Act 2023. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, elected Members, and external partners, ensuring legal compliance and strategic alignment within the public sector.

This environment is fast-paced, requiring you to manage a complex caseload independently.

What We Offer

• Flexible working arrangements, including remote and hybrid options
• Generous annual leave, increasing with service length
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Fully funded training and development, up to Master's level
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts
• Ability to manage workload independently with minimal supervision
• Strong understanding of public procurement processes
• Experience advising on formal tender terms

- This post is politically restricted.

Find the full job description here .

At Nottingham City Council, we believe work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer various working arrangements, including hybrid working. More information can be found on the additional information page.

Please note the application deadline may be earlier than advertised; we encourage early applications.

Interviews scheduled: 3rd July 2025.

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Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. We offer a wide range of roles and benefits to support your career development.

Additional benefits include:

• 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years) plus bank holidays, with the option to buy more
• Defined benefit pension scheme with a contribution of 17.9%
• Smart Working options to support work-life balance
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts at local sports, fitness, cinema, and shopping centers

We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that reflects our community and welcome applications from all backgrounds, including Minority Ethnic groups, LGBTQ+ community members, and Disabled individuals, who are underrepresented in our workforce.

Flexible working arrangements are supported; please discuss during the interview process.

• Job ID: 5327
• Posting Date: 21/05/2025, 01:44 PM
• Location: Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3NG