We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce in this solution-focussed and varied role - 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. Nottingham City Council continues to offer hybrid working arrangements.

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 or barrister with a passion for contract and 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, solution-focussed and cost-effective service delivery.
• Provide expert legal advice on complex contractual, commercial, procurement, and governance issues to both internal and external clients.
• Oversee a diverse caseload, including high-value contracts, company law matters, and strategic and significant projects involving the Council and Council-owned companies.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement within the team, fostering a collaborative, client focussed 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 successfully and effectively leading and developing legal teams, with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
• 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 enquiries please contact Tony Heath Head of Legal Service, by email at anthony.heath@nottinghamcity.gov.uk.

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.

Closing date: 22 June 2025
Interview date: 3 July 2025