Senior Lawyer

Job Introduction

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two highly motivated commercial lawyers to join our Commercial and Information Team in Legal Services Lincolnshire (LSL).  

Due to the need to expand our shared legal service hosted by Lincolnshire County Council, we require two legal professionals to be engaged on a diverse range of high-profile work for Lincolnshire County Council, Lincolnshire District Councils and our recently created Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to use your knowledge and skills to make a significant impact on the communities we serve.

What we can offer:

• An attraction supplement subject to skills and experience, of up to 15% of the annual gross salary for a period of up to 2 years
• Work life balance and hybrid working 
• Newly refurbished offices within the centre of the beautiful city of Lincoln and close to attractions of Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln Castle and the relaxing Brayford Waterfront
• Generous leave allowance of a minimum of 28 days plus bank holidays with the chance to buy more 
• Top tier pension scheme with up to 24% employer contributions 

About the role:

We require two experienced lawyers in local government commercial and procurement law to join our Commercial and Information Governance Team within LSL which provides advice to the County Council, Districts Councils and other external public bodies who engage our services. 

You will join us at an exciting time… Lincolnshire County Council is part of Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority which has new powers and unprecedented funding to deliver ground- breaking investment to residents and communities in Lincolnshire.  

Working alongside the Council’s Corporate Commercial Team, you will help to procure contracts for goods, services and works in relation to significant projects. 

Your advice and assistance will be instrumental to the Council in obtaining value for money for the residents of Lincolnshire.  Contracts spanning public health, adults support, waste disposal, ICT, children’s commissioning and transport are all in scope. 

You will also be involved in an array of other commercial matters for the County Council and LSL’s clients including grant funding and subsidies, corporate advice in respect of Council owned companies, legal support on Council governance issues and training more junior colleagues in the team. 

What we're looking for:

You will be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with at least 3 years post qualification experience of contracts and procurement law. 

It is also essential that you have a good broad general working knowledge of the law applicable to local government although previous experience of working within local government is not essential.

You will also need to demonstrate good literacy and IT skills, the ability to communicate effectively and be skilled in drafting complex legal advice, letters and reports clearly and in plain English.

A strong team player is required who will be able to apply their knowledge innovatively and proactively. 

Interested in this role and what we can offer?

We care about our staff, so we want to offer you a competitive salary, generous holidays and access to our pension scheme. 

The position will be based in Lincoln, but the Council has adopted a Smarter Working approach which means that the role will be largely remote and office attendance for a minimum of 1 day a week subject to business needs.

It is also important to us that you have an excellent work/life balance and the opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills in a supportive local authority setting where no two days are the same!

Further details on our comprehensive rewards can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure

Next steps

If this sounds like the role for you, then please read through the full Job Description and Job Outline to ensure that you meet at least the essential criteria. To be shortlisted please provide evidence of the required experience and skills within the Personal Statement section of the application form. CV's will not be accepted for this position. 

All enquiries should be directed to Paula Coleman via e-mail at paula.coleman@lincolnshire.gov.uk 

Applications close on the 29th June 2025 with interviews to take place on week commencing the 14th July 2025. 

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. 

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary.  Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.