North East Lincolnshire Council
Solicitor/Newly Qualified Solicitor/Senior Legal Officer
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📢 Join Our Legal Team | Contracts, Procurement & Commercial Solicitor/Senior Legal Officer
📍 North East Lincolnshire Council
🏠 Hybrid Working Available
📅 12-Month Fixed Term Contract
💷 Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
Are you an experienced legal professional looking for varied, meaningful work that makes a real difference to local communities? North East Lincolnshire Council is seeking a Solicitor, Newly Qualified Solicitor, Senior Legal Officer (CILEX) or experienced legal professional to join our busy and supportive Legal Team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of contracts, procurement and commercial matters, supporting services that directly impact residents, businesses and communities across North East Lincolnshire.
⚖️ About the Role
As part of our Legal Team, you'll advise on a wide range of contractual and procurement issues, including:
- Procurement processes and compliance
- Drafting and negotiating contracts and terms & conditions
- Contract variations, extensions and waivers
- Grant funding arrangements
- Framework agreements
- Subsidy control matters
- Collaboration and partnership arrangements
- Supplier disputes and commercial issues
You'll work closely with client departments, Procurement colleagues and fellow legal professionals to deliver practical, solutions-focused legal advice that helps services operate confidently, legally and efficiently.
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Working in-house with North East Lincolnshire Council offers something genuinely different. Unlike many private practice roles, we do not operate traditional time recording or billing targets. Instead, we focus on delivering high-quality legal advice, building strong relationships with colleagues and achieving positive outcomes for the Council and the local community.
You'll have the opportunity to:
- Work on high-value and complex projects
- Develop specialist expertise in procurement and local government law
- Support major Council initiatives and community services
- Learn from experienced solicitors and legal professionals
- Contribute to service improvement and modernisation projects
- Access ongoing CPD, training and development opportunities
Our team is friendly, collaborative and supportive, providing the perfect balance of independent working and professional support.
👤 Who We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who can bring expertise, enthusiasm and a practical approach to problem-solving. You may be:
- A qualified Solicitor registered with the SRA
- A Level 6 Legal Professional (such as CILEX)
- An experienced legal professional with at least 5 years' experience in contracts, procurement or commercial legal work
You'll also have:
- Strong organisational and workload management skills
- The ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
- Adaptability and a positive approach to change
- Practical knowledge of contracts, procurement, grants and commercial matters
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Local government or wider public sector experience would be advantageous, but is not essential.
🎁 What We Offer
- Generous salary
- Minimum 27 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
- Option to buy additional leave
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Flexi-time scheme
- Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions
- In-house wellbeing support
- Coaching, training and development opportunities
- Discounted parking
- Car hire scheme
- Supportive and inclusive working environment
📍 Working Arrangements
This is a blended working role, offering a mix of home and office working in line with service requirements.
📅 Key Dates
- Closing Date: Sunday 6 September 2026
- Interviews: Week commencing Monday 14 September 2026
📧 For an informal discussion about the role, contact Emma Finch at Emma.Finch@nelincs.gov.uk
Ready to make a difference? Join a Legal Team where your expertise will help deliver vital services, support ambitious projects, manage risk and create positive outcomes for North East Lincolnshire's residents, businesses and communities. Apply today and help shape the future of North East Lincolnshire Council.
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