Lawyer – Contracts and Commercial Law and Information Governance

Permanent Salary NS12 £44,186 - £46,418 pro rata per annum (this is inclusive of a market supplement of £5,000 pro rata per annum for a period of 2 years)

37 hours per week – part-time or job share applications are welcome.

Hybrid working based in Newark, Nottinghamshire

Do you want to be part of a welcoming and dedicated team, serving the community and improving lives? You could help Newark & Sherwood District Council to achieve its key strategic objectives, including being a top performing, modern and accessible Council, and regeneration of our local communities.

The role: We are delighted to be expanding our team and are looking to recruit a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive in relation to contracts and commercial work including commercial property. You will have a diverse caseload with the main focus of the role being contracts and procurement including involvement in the Council’s exciting regeneration projects across the District. Experience in commercial property would be advantageous but training and support can be provided to aid in development. Also, whilst previous local government experience is desirable, it is not essential and we welcome applicants with no local government experience.

The benefits we offer:

• Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme

• A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days (pro rata) and increasing to 36 days with service, plus bank holidays.

• Free car parking*

• Flexi-time

• 1 days’ paid volunteering leave

• A health cashback plan

• A lifestyle benefits platform including retail discounts, cycle to work scheme and car benefits

• £10/month membership at one of our four gyms in the district.

The Council has fully embraced new ways of working and home-working arrangements are well established offering a truly hybrid setup including a weekly team day in the office.

What we are looking for in candidates: The successful candidate will have a flexible, positive, enthusiastic approach; you will be a lawyer who enjoys the diverse caseload of a District Council and has excellent advising, drafting and negotiation skills. Whilst this is being advertised as a full-time role, we would welcome applications to undertake the role on a part-time or job share basis.

For an informal chat, or more information, please contact Bryony Norman, Principal Legal Officer – Commercial on 01636 655372 or at bryony.norman@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk.

To apply, please submit your CV and provide a supporting statement detailing how you meet the essential criteria for the role. Please do this via the iTrent recruitment portal. A supporting statement addressing the essential criteria for the post will be considered far more favourably than a generic covering letter and CV. Previous candidates need not apply.

Closing Date: 12 noon, Friday 26 April 2024 (vacancy may be closed at an earlier date)

Interviews To be confirmed.

As an employer we promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce. Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms.

*Free staff parking is valid until 31st July 2024.

Apply here: Lawyer - Contracts and Commercial