Principal Solicitor
| Posting date: | 05 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 August 2025 |
| Location: | Conwy County, Wales |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Conwy County Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ006750 |
Summary
Lleoliad gwaith: Coed Pella
Prif Gyfreithiwr – Contractau, Caffael a Diogelu Data
Ymunwch â’n tîm cyfreithiol deinamig a chefnogol yng Nghyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Conwy.
Rydym yn chwilio am Brif Gyfreithiwr i weithio gyda chontractau, caffael a diogelu data, yn ogystal â mewn ambell faes cyfreithiol anghynhennus megis eiddo masnachol a phreswyl. Byddwch hefyd yn dirprwyo ar ran arweinwyr tîm, a bydd hynny’n gyfle unigryw i ddatblygu sgiliau arwain mewn amgylchedd cydweithredol.
Pam ymuno â ni?
• Cewch weithio mewn swyddfa fodern a phwrpasol ym Mae Colwyn gyda threfniadau gweithio’n hyblyg a hybrid.
• Bod yn rhan o dîm cyfreithiol sefydledig, sy’n cynnwys 19 o weithwyr proffesiynol ar draws tri is-dîm arbenigol.
• Mynediad at gyfleoedd datblygu, camu ymlaen yn eich gyrfa a hyfforddi rhagorol.
• Cyfrannu at waith cyfreithiol ystyrlon, proffil uchel sy’n cael effaith uniongyrchol ar y gymuned leol.
• Mwynhau cydbwysedd rhwng bywyd a gwaith a diwylliant cefnogol.
Buddion
• Cynllun Pensiwn Llywodraeth Leol
• Trefniadau gweithio’n hyblyg a hybrid
• Gwobrau staff a mentrau lles
• Diwylliant cefnogol a chynhwysol yn y gweithle
I gael sgwrs anffurfiol, cysylltwch â Melissa Ross, Arweinydd Tîm drwy ffonio 01492 576108 neu e-bostio melissa.ross@conwy.gov.uk.
Mae'r rôl hon yn cynnig opsiynau gweithio hyblyg ar gyfer cydbwysedd bywyd a gwaith. Gall hyn gynnwys addasu eich diwrnod gwaith a gweithio hybrid, hy cydbwysedd rhwng gweithio yn y swyddfa a gweithio gartref.
Manylion y rheolwr ar gyfer trafodaeth anffurfiol: Melissa Ross, Arweinydd Tîm –Cynllunio Eiddo a Phriffyrdd (Melissa.ross@conwy.gov.uk / 01492 576108 )
Gofynion y Gymraeg: Mae’r gallu i gyfarthrebu yn y Gymraeg yn ddymunol ar gyfer y swydd hon. Rydym ni wedi ymrwymo i'r Gymraeg ac yn falch iawn o’n diwylliant Cymreig. Rydym yn croesawu ceisiadau yn y Gymraeg a’r Saesneg fel ei gilydd ac ni fydd ffurflenni cais a dderbynnir yn y naill iaith na’r llall yn cael eu trin yn llai ffafriol na’i gilydd. Rydym yn frwdfrydig dros eich cefnogi a’ch annog i ddefnyddio’ch Cymraeg, beth bynnag eich lefel; ac mae gennym ni ddosbarthiadau am ddim ar gyfer pob lefel, wyneb yn wyneb ac ar-lein, i’ch cefnogi chi ymhellach.
Work base: Coed Pella
Principal Solicitor – Contracts, Procurement & Data Protection
Join our dynamic and supportive legal team at Conwy County Borough Council.
We’re seeking a Principal Solicitor to work with contracts, procurement, and data protection, and within some in non-contentious legal areas such as commercial and residential property. You will also deputise for team leaders, offering a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills in a collaborative environment.
Why Join Us?
• Work in a modern, purpose-built office in Colwyn Bay with flexible hybrid arrangements.
• Be part of a well-established legal team of 19 professionals across three specialist sub-teams.
• Access to excellent training, development, and career progression opportunities.
• Contribute to high-profile, meaningful legal work that directly impacts the local community.
• Enjoy a strong work-life balance and a supportive culture.
Benefits
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Staff rewards and wellbeing initiatives
• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture
For an informal discussion, please contact Melissa Ross, Team Leader, at 01492 576108 or melissa.ross@conwy.gov.uk.
This role offers flexible working options for a work life balance. This can include adjusting your working day and hybrid working, ie a balance of office and home working.
Manager details for informal discussion: Melissa Ross, Team Leader (Melissa.ross@conwy.gov.uk / 01492 576108 )
Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other. We’re passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and on-line to support you.
Prif Gyfreithiwr – Contractau, Caffael a Diogelu Data
Ymunwch â’n tîm cyfreithiol deinamig a chefnogol yng Nghyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Conwy.
Rydym yn chwilio am Brif Gyfreithiwr i weithio gyda chontractau, caffael a diogelu data, yn ogystal â mewn ambell faes cyfreithiol anghynhennus megis eiddo masnachol a phreswyl. Byddwch hefyd yn dirprwyo ar ran arweinwyr tîm, a bydd hynny’n gyfle unigryw i ddatblygu sgiliau arwain mewn amgylchedd cydweithredol.
Pam ymuno â ni?
• Cewch weithio mewn swyddfa fodern a phwrpasol ym Mae Colwyn gyda threfniadau gweithio’n hyblyg a hybrid.
• Bod yn rhan o dîm cyfreithiol sefydledig, sy’n cynnwys 19 o weithwyr proffesiynol ar draws tri is-dîm arbenigol.
• Mynediad at gyfleoedd datblygu, camu ymlaen yn eich gyrfa a hyfforddi rhagorol.
• Cyfrannu at waith cyfreithiol ystyrlon, proffil uchel sy’n cael effaith uniongyrchol ar y gymuned leol.
• Mwynhau cydbwysedd rhwng bywyd a gwaith a diwylliant cefnogol.
Buddion
• Cynllun Pensiwn Llywodraeth Leol
• Trefniadau gweithio’n hyblyg a hybrid
• Gwobrau staff a mentrau lles
• Diwylliant cefnogol a chynhwysol yn y gweithle
I gael sgwrs anffurfiol, cysylltwch â Melissa Ross, Arweinydd Tîm drwy ffonio 01492 576108 neu e-bostio melissa.ross@conwy.gov.uk.
Mae'r rôl hon yn cynnig opsiynau gweithio hyblyg ar gyfer cydbwysedd bywyd a gwaith. Gall hyn gynnwys addasu eich diwrnod gwaith a gweithio hybrid, hy cydbwysedd rhwng gweithio yn y swyddfa a gweithio gartref.
Manylion y rheolwr ar gyfer trafodaeth anffurfiol: Melissa Ross, Arweinydd Tîm –Cynllunio Eiddo a Phriffyrdd (Melissa.ross@conwy.gov.uk / 01492 576108 )
Gofynion y Gymraeg: Mae’r gallu i gyfarthrebu yn y Gymraeg yn ddymunol ar gyfer y swydd hon. Rydym ni wedi ymrwymo i'r Gymraeg ac yn falch iawn o’n diwylliant Cymreig. Rydym yn croesawu ceisiadau yn y Gymraeg a’r Saesneg fel ei gilydd ac ni fydd ffurflenni cais a dderbynnir yn y naill iaith na’r llall yn cael eu trin yn llai ffafriol na’i gilydd. Rydym yn frwdfrydig dros eich cefnogi a’ch annog i ddefnyddio’ch Cymraeg, beth bynnag eich lefel; ac mae gennym ni ddosbarthiadau am ddim ar gyfer pob lefel, wyneb yn wyneb ac ar-lein, i’ch cefnogi chi ymhellach.
Work base: Coed Pella
Principal Solicitor – Contracts, Procurement & Data Protection
Join our dynamic and supportive legal team at Conwy County Borough Council.
We’re seeking a Principal Solicitor to work with contracts, procurement, and data protection, and within some in non-contentious legal areas such as commercial and residential property. You will also deputise for team leaders, offering a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills in a collaborative environment.
Why Join Us?
• Work in a modern, purpose-built office in Colwyn Bay with flexible hybrid arrangements.
• Be part of a well-established legal team of 19 professionals across three specialist sub-teams.
• Access to excellent training, development, and career progression opportunities.
• Contribute to high-profile, meaningful legal work that directly impacts the local community.
• Enjoy a strong work-life balance and a supportive culture.
Benefits
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Staff rewards and wellbeing initiatives
• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture
For an informal discussion, please contact Melissa Ross, Team Leader, at 01492 576108 or melissa.ross@conwy.gov.uk.
This role offers flexible working options for a work life balance. This can include adjusting your working day and hybrid working, ie a balance of office and home working.
Manager details for informal discussion: Melissa Ross, Team Leader (Melissa.ross@conwy.gov.uk / 01492 576108 )
Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other. We’re passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and on-line to support you.
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