Team Leader Con and Comm Team

Nottingham City Council; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham City Council is seeking a Contracts & Commercial Team Leader to lead a dynamic legal team. This pivotal role involves providing expert legal advice on commercial and governance matters, fostering a collaborative culture, and managing complex legal issues. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in contract law and a passion for public service.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous pension scheme

Access to leave entitlement

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Several years PQE as a solicitor or call to the Bar.
• Extensive experience in contract and commercial law.
• Strong understanding of procurement law and company law.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a busy team of legal professionals.
• Provide expert legal advice on complex commercial and procurement issues.
• Oversee a diverse caseload including high-value contracts.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Strategic decision-making

Education

Solicitor or call to the Bar

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37hrs per week

Worker Type: Hybrid Worker

Salary: Starting Salary is £54,971 (Level one) rising to £58,261 (Level four) pro rata for part-time'

Location:Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3NG

We've got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you've been looking for? Read on to find out more

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here .

Are you a dynamic and forward-thinking solicitor with a passion for commercial law? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy leading high-performing teams? If so, we want to hear from you.

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic legal professional to lead our Contracts & Commercial Team. This is a pivotal role within our Legal Services department, offering the opportunity to shape the delivery of high-quality legal advice across a wide range of commercial and governance matters.

About the Role

Contracts & Commercial Team Leader

As Team Leader, you will:

• Lead and manage a busy team of legal professionals, ensuring efficient and cost-effective service delivery.
• Provide expert legal advice on complex commercial, procurement, and governance issues to both internal and external clients.
• Oversee a diverse caseload, including high-value contracts, company law matters, and strategic projects involving council-owned companies.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement within the team, fostering a collaborative and supportive working culture.

About You

We're looking for a confident legal leader who can hit the ground running. You should bring:

• Ability to demonstrate your experience in leading and developing legal teams, with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Several years PQE as a solicitor or ' call to the Bar.
• Extensive experience in contract and commercial law, ideally within or alongside the public sector.
• A strong understanding of procurement law and the Procurement Act 2023, company law, and the legal framework governing local authorities.
• Proven ability to manage complex legal issues independently and make sound, strategic decisions.

Why Join Us

• Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a strong work-life balance with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Be part of a supportive, values-driven organisation that invests in your development.
• Work on high-impact projects that shape public services and community outcomes.

-This post is politically restricted.

You can find the job description for this post here

At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.

For informal enquiriesplease contact Tony Heath Head of Legal Service, by email at [e-mail] .

Closing Date: 22nd June 2025

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held:3rd July 2025

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