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Overview Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 37 hours per week. This is a full-time role; however, those wanting to work part-time will be considered. A minimum of 3 days per week is required. Please state your preference on your application. Worker Type: Hybrid Worker Salary: Starting salary £46,142 (Level 1) rising to £49,282 (Level 4) per annum (pro rata for part-time) Location: Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3NG About Nottingham City Council and the Role We have an exciting opportunity for talented individuals to join our workforce. Nottingham City Council offers competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, with an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture. The role sits within the Litigation and Dispute Resolution team to undertake General Civil Litigation work. The work may include Property Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Debt Recovery, Contractual Disputes and other general contentious work such as fee disputes. Experience in all areas is not a prerequisite. The role is varied and includes providing legal advice and assistance to the Council in respect of contentious matters such as rent arrears (leases), forfeiture/surrender, fees and boundary disputes. You may be required to issue and/or defend proceedings, apply for Injunctions, apply for Charging Orders, negotiate with third parties, and/or engage in ADR on behalf of the Council. There may also be scope to undertake other types of contentious work and broader policy and/or project work. The successful candidate will work alongside Senior Solicitors as part of a larger Litigation and Dispute Resolution team. You will obtain experience in a wide range of work and be supported to further develop your knowledge and experience. You will need to demonstrate excellent communication, analytical and drafting skills along with the ability to undertake advocacy. You must be able to manage a caseload with minimum supervision and have the ability to work well within a team. Previous supervisory experience would be welcomed. About You The ideal candidate will have:
Solicitor admitted for a number of years or equivalent experience. A barrister having completed Pupillage and been called to the Bar for a number of years. Ability to organise own workload and work under pressure with minimum supervision. Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing. This post is politically restricted. Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.
You can find the job description for this post here. At Nottingham City Council we offer hybrid working and information on Worker Types and what they mean is available on the additional information for applicants page. For informal enquiries, please contact Katherine Wiggan, Solicitor, Litigation Team Leader, by email at katherine.wiggan@nottinghamcity.gov.uk Closing and Interview Dates Closing Date: Sunday 9 November Interviews will be held: Week commencing 17 November 2025 If you have technical issues when completing your application, contact Employee Service Centre: https://emss.org.uk/support Benefits In addition to a competitive salary, the council offers a range of benefits, including:
26 days annual leave rising to 33 days after 5 years plus bank holidays; ability to buy additional leave Defined benefit pension scheme with employer contributions Smart Working to support work life balance Health and wellbeing benefits including access to Employee Assistance Programme Discounted membership at local facilities and services
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with different abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference. We particularly encourage applicants from Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities and Disabled groups to apply, as these groups are underrepresented in our workforce. We are supportive of flexible working arrangements and encourage discussion during the selection process. About Us Nottingham City Council is one of the largest employers in Nottingham, offering a wide range of roles across services. We aim to help you develop an exciting and rewarding career with access to the listed benefits.
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East Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Job Type:
PartTime

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