At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage diverse legal cases and provide expert advice on corporate law.
- Company: Join the City of Wolverhampton Council, committed to community and inclusivity.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working, generous leave, and pension scheme.
- Other info: Embrace a supportive environment with opportunities for volunteering and mentorship.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in corporate law while developing your skills and career.
- Qualifications: Passion for corporate law and experience in commercial contracts required.
The predicted salary is between 52413 - 56730 £ per year.
- Corporate Solicitor/Barrister
- Full‑time permanent position
Location : Wolverhampton – Civic Centre and other suitable locations within the city.
What the role offers you
Career development with a learning and development plan, annual appraisal and mentorship within the leadership team.
You will play an integral part in achieving the City of Wolverhampton Council’s goals.
Responsibilities
- Manage a varied caseload including commercial projects, contracts, procurement, advising on Public Contracts Regulations and the Council’s Standing Orders.
- Balance competing priorities to help clients manage large projects and programmes of work.
- Maintain awareness of the corporate and commercial implications of your advice.
- Undertake technical and complex research requiring interpretation and analytical skills, partnering with colleagues and clients to deliver solutions on contractual and procurement issues.
- Active involvement in client care and business development.
Qualifications and experience
- A passion to further a career in Corporate Law.
- Experience in commercial contracts, procurement and construction contracts, public health contracts, IT contracts, frameworks, and concession contracts.
- The ability to work confidently and effectively alone or as part of a team.
- A desire to develop legal skills to achieve technical excellence.
- The willingness to take on challenges.
- Solution‑ and outcome‑focused, seeking practical options to overcome barriers.
- The capacity to build strong relationships with client departments to provide the best service to clients and residents of Wolverhampton.
- Organisation and attention to detail.
- A practical and commercial approach.
- A commitment to go above and beyond to deliver good client care, sound legal advice and high‑quality work.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with progressive pay increments.
- Flexible working, including hybrid arrangements with two days office attendance per week and flexitime.
- Generous annual leave – 26 days, rising to 35 days with length of service.
- Eligibility for the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Free parking at several sites across the city.
- Well‑being and lifestyle savings via the benefits app.
- Responsible business and wellbeing
We are committed to the wellbeing of employees through pledges supporting our people, managers and organisation.
We celebrate diversity and inclusivity and support local entrants to legal careers through work experience and apprenticeships.
We offer a volunteer scheme providing two days fully paid volunteering per year.
Diversity and inclusion
We support a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve, with a focus on inclusion, equality and respect for all.
In 2023 we were awarded the Stonewall Gold Award for LGBT+ inclusivity and hold a Disability Confident Employer status, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and we support care leavers with guaranteed interviews when essential criteria are met.
Application process
Recruitment is proceeding with interviews scheduled for the week commencing 3rd August 2026.
The closing date for applications is 23rd July 2026.
For further details please contact Lead Lawyer – Ala Sairani, 01902 555520, Ala.
Sairani2@wolverhampton. gov. uk.
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