Closing date: 29 June 2025 Interview date: To be confirmed Please apply via Winchester City Council's website or send your CV and covering letter to hrrecruitment@winchester.gov.uk. Following a restructure of the Legal Services Team, Winchester City Council are seeking applicants for the following roles: Service Lead - Legal Senior Property Lawyer Contract Lawyer 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. 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.