Job Introduction
Lead Lawyer – Corporate Legal Team
Salary: £60,144 - £63,535 (Grade 9)
Hours: 37 per week (flexible workstyle)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Join our award-winning Legal Services team at City of Wolverhampton Council and lead the way in shaping the future of public sector legal practice. We're looking for a dynamic and experienced Corporate Lawyer to head up our Corporate Legal Team and drive forward high-profile projects that make a real impact.
What you'll do:
* Lead a talented team of lawyers delivering complex corporate, contract, and project work
* Advise senior officers on Procurement, Construction, Employment, and Governance law
* Act as lead legal advisor on major multi-stakeholder projects
* Manage a stimulating caseload and contribute to business development
* Champion professional development and foster a high-performing team culture
What we're looking for:
* A qualified solicitor with strong expertise in corporate and local government law
* Proven leadership skills and experience managing legal teams
* A strategic thinker with the ability to inspire, influence, and collaborate
* A confident advisor with a solid understanding of Public Procurement Legislation
Why join us?
* Hybrid working (2 days in-office) and flexi-time
* Generous annual leave (26–35 days + bank holidays)
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Free city-wide parking
* Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
* 2 paid volunteering days annually
Be part of a forward-thinking council committed to growth, innovation, and excellence. Help us deliver Our City Our Plan and make a lasting difference.
Interested? Contact Mushtaq Ahmed-Khan at Mushtaq.Ahmed- for an informal chat.
For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Our working arrangements
All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.
Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for.
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Diversity
We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.
Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential.
We've received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace.
As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies our active engagement with racial equality. These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees.
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post.
We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect - Learn more about the staff equality forums here
Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
We are committed to the fair treatment of all our employees, potential employees, or users of our service regardless of offending background. The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for any vacancies that require a DBS check to obtain information about applicants to assess their suitability for employment in positions of trust. We do not discriminate unfairly against any individual on the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure - Learn more here
Employment Information & Support
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