Commercial Contracts and Procurement Solicitor/Lawyer
Grade: JK -M
Salary: £35,745 up to £48,474 per annum pro rata
Contract: Fixed term, 12 months
Hours: Full time/ 37 hours
Locations: Flexibility over agreeing which one of our Council Offices locations the role is based from with hybrid working opportunities and a requirement to cover the North Yorkshire area for hearings and meetings.
We are currently looking to recruit an ambitious and forward-thinking individual to work as a Commercial Contracts and Procurement lawyer within our successful legal service here at North Yorkshire Council. If you have the relevant skills, drive and ambition to succeed, we want to hear from you!
About the team…
The Legal Service is part of Legal and Democratic Services (‘LDS’) within the Chief Executive’s Group. NYC provides a range of services to the County of North Yorkshire, and the role of the Legal Service is to support the provision by providing a comprehensive and efficient legal service to the Directorates, the Council’s Executive, full Council, Committees and Members, and external clients. The nature of the work requires a flexible and versatile approach as it will change from time to time in response to the changing needs of the Council, and its developing initiatives. The post is required to work with colleagues and Members at every level within the organisation and with external clients and partners.
The post holder must have a practising certificate or have one by the time they are in post.
The role...
As a Commercial Contracts and Procurement Lawyer/Solicitor, you will advise on procurements and drafting terms and conditions on a wide variety of commercial contracts. You may also advise on grants, subsidy control, company law and local authority trading. Support will be provided in any areas of the law where the candidate has not had the relevant experience.
You will be part of a supportive team of professionals with variable workloads, having the opportunity to learn and develop in other disciplines within our service. You will have a fine eye for detail and thrive in a fast-paced environment with a dynamic and varied workload.
To be successful you must:·
Hold a qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister or FILEX;·
Demonstrate knowledge of law in one of the areas within the portfolios. A more in depth knowledge of the specific portfolio would be required for the top level of the role;·
Be aware of the political structure and functions of the Council;·
Have the ability to communicate effectively in writing to produce documents in a range of formats and style to suit a range of audiences and produce a representative record of meeting discussion and actions;·
Have an ability to interact positively with colleagues, clients and elected Members.
Knowledge or experience of working in Local Authority is advantageous but not essential.
What you will bring…
We are looking for forward-thinking individuals that can demonstrate resilience and can produce timely solutions for a range of problems. Key attributes:
Can demonstrable knowledge of law in one of the areas within the portfolios.
A working knowledge of Court procedures and of attending Court if relevant to the portfolio assigned.
Demonstrable experience of legal work in one of the areas within the portfolios.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing to produce documents in a range of formats and style to suit a range of audiences and produce a representative record of meeting discussion and actions.
What we can offer...
You will also have access to a number of various benefits are available such as generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working, excellent pension scheme, salary sacrifice car, cycle, technology and childcare schemes and a package of ‘Everybody Benefits’ shopping vouchers, discounts and more. Please see our total rewards brochure for more information.
Contact and Apply...
For an informal discussion regarding the role please contact Sarah Morton – sarah.morton@northyorks.gov.uk, 01609 532414
Applying is easy, simply click on apply now, register your details, remove your personal details from your CV and upload by Midnight 13th August 2024
Key Dates:
Closing Date: Midnight 13th August 2024
Shortlisting: 14-16th August
Interviews: w/c 19th August 2024
Key Documents:
https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/total-rewards
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