Are you an able, motivated qualified solicitor or Legal Executive who is interested in commercial work? Come and join our award-winning Legal Service team by the sea! 

You will provide legal, solution-focused advice and guidance to a variety of clients on commercial contracts and you will provide legal advice at all stages of the procurement process. You will work in the supportive Contracts and Procurement Team managing your own varied case load of contracts and procurement work and will see the results of the work you do come to life around the city - examples of our work include: drafting construction contracts for new social housing developments, working on projects to maintain and restore the City’s Regency townscape, drafting IT&D contracts to improve the efficiency of Council services and reviewing a contract to enable the City to host a European sports tournament.

Knowledge of current procurement law and familiarity with the new Procurement Act 2023 is required. Experience of contracts and procurement law in a local government environment is desirable. Excellent client care, communication skills, a positive attitude and a willingness to develop in the role are essential.

Legal Services is recognised by Lexcel as an excellent, well-led service. We have had many award successes, including winning the 2024 LLG Legal Team of the year. We are a workplace that supports flexibility and employee wellbeing in the way we work whilst providing the best service for our customers. Team and service working arrangements are designed to support both employee work life balance and team collaboration. These would be part of your individual working arrangements alongside any personal preference agreed with your manager in advance of joining. Your contractual location will be at Hove Town Hall and travel to and from your contractual location would be at your own expense.

We can offer you a comprehensive benefits package, including a local government pension, flexible working and employee discount benefits.

We take diversity and inclusivity seriously and are looking to build a service which reflects the community which we represent. We are committed to attracting, retaining and developing our employees. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates.