The Commercial & Governance team of the Council's Legal Service is looking for experienced, pragmatic lawyers to undertake a high profile, high quality and complex caseload with minimal supervision.

The team has vacancies for three lawyers to specialise in contracts and commercial law. Experience in any of the following, namely public sector contracts, public procurement law, commercial law and/or construction law would be advantageous, but is not essential. (Previous successful candidates have had limited experience in these areas and have developed with support and training provided). We are seeking lawyers with confidence and a commitment to learn and develop.
We are seeking lawyers with confidence in dealing with high profile and/or politically sensitive case work, who enjoy working on a wide variety of matters.

Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive. You will have the opportunity to use both your existing knowledge and skills and develop in new areas within a high profile and progressive organisation, and on work integral to the implementation of the City Council's innovative commercial agenda.
Join us and you'll receive a generous rewards package, including flexible working (including job share) and flexi-time, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition you'll be working in an environment where you'll have the chance to contribute to making Bristol a better place.
How do I apply?
If you share our and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.
To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
It is Bristol City Council's practice to request references for candidates that have been offered a job.
We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career., Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive. You will have the opportunity to use both your existing knowledge and skills and develop in new areas within a high profile and progressive organisation, and on work integral to the implementation of the City Council's innovative commercial agenda.
Join us and you'll receive a generous rewards package, including flexible working (including job share) and flexi-time, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition you'll be working in an environment where you'll have the chance to contribute to making Bristol a better place.
How do I apply?
If you share our and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.
To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
It is Bristol City Council's practice to request references for candidates that have been offered a job.
We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Husinara Jones
At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.