£43,421 - £48,474 per annum

Why work for Plymouth City Council?

Do you want an excellent work/life balance where you can work from home full time and which is enhanced by the fact you can take a flexi day every 4 weeks, in addition to your holiday entitlement?

Do you want to further your career as a lawyer within a team where no two days are the same?

If the answer is yes to these questions this vacancy is the ideal new job for you. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic Solicitor, Barrister or FCILEX with experience of providing expert legal support to client services by telephone or at meetings without prior knowledge of the facts.  You will need to demonstrate professionalism as well as excellent communication and drafting skills together with a flexible and positive approach and an ability to work under pressure.  You will be working in a super friendly team with colleagues and managers who are very supportive.  You will have a diverse caseload of contract work which could include drafting contracts and reviewing tender documents, procurement advice for projects from start to finish for services, supplies and works.  You will also be advising on commercial law in general in local government including subsidy control and advising on and drafting funding and partnership agreements.

We offer 26 days annual leave rising to 31 days after five years’ local government service.  You will also have the option to purchase additional annual leave.

Please note we do not accept CV's or agencies.

For more information or an informal discussion please contact Julie Parkin, Senior Lawyer on 01752 306058.

Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, care experience, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.   

As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.

Closing date: 3 November 2024 

For further information or to apply, please click on the 'Enquire/Apply' button below.