Job Introduction
Corporate Solicitor/Barrister
Full-Time Permanent
Salary range - Grade 8 (£52,413 to £56,730)
Based at the Civic Centre and any other suitable location within the City of Wolverhampton
Our Team
We are a multi-award winning, Lexcel accredited Legal Services team, ahead of the game when it comes to legal excellence, offering the opportunity to excel as individuals and as part of a team.
The Civic Centre where Legal Services have dedicated office space, has been modernised in recent years offering an attractive and pleasant place to work.
The city itself has seen rapid development with major projects of which more are planned to further enhance Wolverhampton as a place where people come to work, shop, study and enjoy our vibrant City.
For those traveling into the city, Wolverhampton benefits from being in a prime location; with excellent transport links to Birmingham, Shropshire and neighbouring Black Country towns.
This is an exciting period for the City of Wolverhampton, the Council and our Legal Services team and a fantastic time to join us.
What The Role Offers You
A career with our team offers opportunities to develop beyond qualification. Every member of the team has a learning and development plan personal to them and running alongside that an annual appraisal which combined with being mentored and developed within the wider leadership team, means that by joining us will see you set your career on the right path for success.
Legal Services are at the heart of the Council’s functions and are vital to its work. This role gives you the opportunity to play an integral part in the City of Wolverhampton Council achieving its goals and aspirations.
Our team continues to go from strength to strength and with that, to grow and expand providing more opportunities, such as this, for the best people to join us.
We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Corporate Solicitor or Barrister ideally with demonstrable experience in this area. Candidates from both Local Government and Private Practice are welcomed.
This role will offer you the opportunity to:
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Manage your own varied caseload including commercial projects, contracts, procurement, advising on Public Contracts Regulations and the Council’s Standing Orders.
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Balance competing priorities to help clients manage large projects and programmes of work.
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Maintain an awareness of the corporate and commercial implications of your advice.
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Undertake technical and complex research which requires developed interpretation and analytical skills as well as partnership working with both colleagues and clients to deliver a solution on a range of contractual and procurement issues; and
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Active involvement in client care and business development
What We Are Looking for from You
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A passion to further a career in Corporate Law.
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Experience in relation to commercial contracts, procurement and construction contracts, public health contracts, IT contracts, frameworks and concession contracts.
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The ability to work confidently and effectively either alone or as part of a team.
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A desire to develop legal skills to enable you to achieve technical excellence.
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The willingness to take on challenges.
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To be solutions and outcome focused; seeking to provide practical options by removing or working around what may be regarded as barriers.
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The ability to form strong working relationships with client department to enable you to provide the best service you can for clients and the residents of Wolverhampton.
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To be organised with an eye for detail.
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A practical and commercial approach; and
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To be willing to consistently go above and beyond to provide good client care, sound legal advice and a fantastic quality of work.
Our Benefits – What We Can Offer You
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Competitive salary with pay progression through multiple increments.
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Flexible working including hybrid working; requiring only 2 days office attendance per week combined with flexitime will enable you to put your health and wellbeing first and make work fit around your life, not your life fit around work.
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Generous annual leave, starting at 26 days and rising to 35 days in line with length of service.
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The opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.
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Free parking at several sites across the city; and
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Wellbeing and lifestyle savings though our benefits App.
Responsible Business
We care about each other and in 2022 unveiled our Wellbeing Pledges:
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Our People Wellbeing Pledge
We recognise our people are the foundation and greatest asset of our organisation
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The Manager Wellbeing Pledge
Managers are integral to our organisation and essential in maximising the wellbeing of our people
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The Organisation Wellbeing Pledge
The Council are dedicated and committed to the wellbeing of its people
We pride ourselves on the diversity and inclusivity of our team where colleagues can be themselves and succeed regardless of their gender, sexuality, culture, age or disability.
We are committed to supporting local people starting out in their legal career and are proud of our commitment to providing work experience placements and supporting apprenticeships within the team.
Our volunteering scheme, which enables everyone to undertake 2 days fully paid volunteering for a local cause per year, also provides the opportunity for us as individuals and as an organisation, to give something back to the local community.
This post is subject to a satisfactory standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Additional Information
If you want to progress your legal career with a successful, innovative and forward-looking organisation and team, then look no further than the Legal Services Team and the City of Wolverhampton Council and apply today.
Closing date: 23rd July 2026
Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 3rd August 2026
If you are interested in applying and require further information on this position, please contact Lead Lawyer - Ala Sairani on 01902 555520, [email protected].
For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
NJC Pay Award for 2026 / 2027:
The annual pay increases for 2026/27 for NJC Local Government Employees are currently being negotiated and, once agreed, will be effective from 1 April 2026.
For more information about working for our organisation including the culture of the Council, the Council plan and vision, staff equality forums, core HR policies, employee benefits and much more please click here.
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.
For more information about working for our organisation including the culture of the Council, the Council plan and vision, staff equality forums, core HR policies and much more please click here.
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
If you are considering applying for an apprenticeship or a role where the salary is (Grade 2-5), and would like to visit us to learn about the application, interview process and what it is like to work for the council, please click on this link to find out more - Learn more here
