£37,938 - £42,708 per annum

Following a restructure of the Legal Services Team, Winchester City Council are seeking applicants for a range of roles,

Candidates must have an innovative, commercial approach to ensuring the delivery of a high quality in-house legal service. Candidates must be able to work as part of a team, be flexible, enthusiastic and committed with excellent communication skills and an ability to work under pressure and prioritise workloads to meet tight deadlines.

This is an exciting opportunity for talented and enthusiastic individuals to join a committed and highly regarded in-house legal team. The Winchester City Council Legal Services Team is professional, friendly and inclusive. We are employers who develop talent, encourage innovation and offer a supportive and flexible working environment.

• Drafting negotiating and advising on standard and bespoke forms of contract in compliance with the Council’s Contract Procedure Rules/Procurement legislation
• Construction and regeneration contracts
• Commercial contracts
• Ensuring adherence to all local authority processes, statutory duties and procurement rules
• Asset Management contracts
• Providing general commercial contract advice
• Monitoring existing contracts and service agreements and reviewing compliance
• Assisting with the updating of precedent contract documentation
• Advice to Senior officers of the Council
• Assisting with the development of policies and business practices within the team to improve performance and outcomes for the Council
• Liaising with external bodies and individuals to further the aims and objectives of the Council including; Counsel, other public bodies, charities, private sector partners and contractors
• Undertake such other duties as determined by the Commercial Law Manager commensurate with the grade of the post, the abilities of the postholder and the general post objective

1. Provide legal advice to the Council departments as appropriate
2. Maintain a knowledge and awareness of recent developments in relevant areas of the law
3. Give effect to the policies and decisions of the Council
4. Maintain good working relationships with other members of the team, managers and other departments of the Council and the Members
5. Maintain good relations with the public and other bodies within the wider community as far as is practicable in line with the requirements of the post

We offer an excellent package of benefits including:

• Hybrid-working (50% in the office, 50% at home – after first 3 weeks in office)
• Employer paid health cash plan
• Salary sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes 
• 26 days annual leave per year rising to 33 days - dependent on length of service
• 13 days additional flexi leave per year (subject to operational requirements)
• Option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave
• Free parking (during work hours) at any Winchester Park and Ride
• Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounts at a range of major high street brands and the two leisure centres in the district
• Season Ticket loans 
• Excellent working environment
• Support for continuous professional development

For an informal discussion about any of the posts please contact Gareth John, Director of Legal on 01962 848386 or Karen Murphy, Commercial Law Manager on 01962 842441 or Fiona Sutherland, Public Law Manager on 01962 848513.