Senior Solicitor / Lawyer (Commercial)

Wealden District Council; Hailsham; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Hailsham is seeking a qualified commercial lawyer to provide legal advice and manage a varied caseload. You'll work collaboratively with other lawyers and internal clients, ensuring legislative compliance. We're looking for someone with strong commercial acumen and communication skills to join our supportive team offering excellent benefits and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Excellent salary

Pension

Flexible working

Employee benefits

Comprehensive health & wellbeing schemes

Friendly supportive team

Continuing professional development

Free parking

Qualifications

• Significant knowledge and experience of contracts and commercial law.
• You will be a qualified solicitor or barrister with a current practising certificate.
• Extensive experience in providing clear and coherent written and oral legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and timely legal advice.
• Effectively manage a varied caseload across multiple service teams.
• Collaborate with other lawyers and internal clients.

Skills

Knowledge of contracts and commercial law

Clear written and oral communication

High standards of client care

Teamwork

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister

Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives

Job description

Providing professional and timely legal advice to Wealden and Rother District Councils on a range of matters relating to their corporate and commercial arrangements.

You will play a key part in ensuring the Councils fulfill their legislative and regulatory obligations.

Working collaboratively with other lawyers within the team and internal clients to achieve the best outcomes for the Councils.

Effectively managing a varied caseload across multiple service teams and departments.

Are you a forward-thinking and highly motivated commercial lawyer looking for a fresh challenge and a better work-life balance? We are looking for an experienced qualified lawyer to join our supportive team. If you are an ambitious and highly motivated legal professional keen to maximize your potential, then we'd love to hear from you.

You will be responsible for your own caseload as well as working with the Team Leader: Commercial on major projects and transactions. You can expect to work on a wide range of casework. Any exposure to work within the local government sector is desirable but not essential. You will be team-oriented but able to work autonomously, with strong commercial acumen and communication skills. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their legal knowledge and skills on the job in a supportive environment committed to your learning, development, and career progression.

• Significant knowledge and experience of contracts and commercial law
• You will be a qualified solicitor or barrister, or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives with a current practising certificate.
• Extensive experience in providing clear and coherent written and oral legal advice.
• The ability to maintain high standards of client care and work as part of a team to deliver an effective and efficient legal service.

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• Excellent salary, pension, flexible working, fantastic employee benefits, and comprehensive staff health & wellbeing schemes.
• A friendly, supportive team and opportunities for continuing professional development.
• Ability to work from home as well as from our newly refurbished offices in Hailsham and Rother's offices in Bexhill.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements.
• Working for a great, forward-thinking local authority.
• Free parking.

Wealden is a superb place to work, live, and enjoy life. The area is steeped in history, with the High Weald AONB, Ashdown Forest, and South Downs nearby. Leisure opportunities abound along the coastline, within vibrant towns, and attractive countryside. Wealden District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.