Are you passionate about local government but ready for a change? Freeths’ Public Sector Team can offer you quality work, career progression and investment in your professional development, all within a supportive and collegiate environment.
The Team
The Public Sector team is thriving and now looking to expand with a bright and enthusiastic lawyer with circa 5 to 8 years PQE. Why so flexible? For us, it is your passion for local government and your experience that matters. You would be joining our team of over 60 specialist lawyers, delivering services to our Local Authority, Education and Healthcare Provider clients.
Together, we act for over 150 local authorities across the country, from Cornwall in the South West to Northumberland in the North East. Our national presence gives rise to a wide range of opportunities for you to get involved in.
The Role
Key duties of the Public Sector Lawyer will include supporting:
our clients on commercial law matters, comprising the full range of general and more complex contract work,
the wider commercial team working on project-related matters .
You will be experienced in providing advice on a broad range of topics including procurement, commercial, governance and constitutional law, whether gained in-house at a local authority or in private practice.
You can expect to be involved in areas as diverse as health, housing, regeneration, education, transport and infrastructure to deliver results which directly impact the wellbeing of the people and communities our clients serve.
We offer market leading salaries and benefit packages. Whatever your background we would love to hear from you.
About the Firm
As well as being named Law Firm of the Year at the prestigious Legal Business Awards 2024, we’re rated in the Top 50 of The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For. We combine a high-performance culture with a caring one, where your wellbeing and work-life balance are taken seriously. Our colleagues work successfully from our 13 offices across the UK and from home.
The firm is widely recognised for our inclusivity and diversity. We won ‘Firm of the Year’ at the UK Diversity Legal Awards, we’re a Diversity Champion for Stonewall and we’re a member of the Business Disability Forum, working to improve opportunities for disabled employees. We are also extremely proud of featuring in the Legal 500 Green Guide since its inception, and of our recent B Corp certification in recognition of our high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability, it shows we are on the right path.
Smart. Bold. Together. We Are Freeths.
Become part of the team at Freeths.
Do we sound like a match? If you’re someone who cares deeply, communicates openly and collaborates effectively, then we’d love to have you join our diverse, inclusive team.
