Senior Lawyer - Contracts & Commercial

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Kirklees
Corporate Strategy, Commissioning & Public Health
Legal, Governance & Commissioning
37
1
Hybrid working at home and the office - Civic Centre 1, Huddersfield, HD1 2EY
Permanent
11 - 13
£39,186 - £47,420

Kirklees Council Legal Services is one of the largest legal practices in the area and is responsible for providing and commissioning the legal work required by Kirklees Council and partner organisations.

We are looking for a motivated lawyer to work on a range of commercial matters.

You will, advise on procurements, draft tender documentation, contracts, and other commercial documents, and advise on commercial law and projects.

You should be a confident, skilled and enthusiastic lawyer with a “can do” commercial approach. You must be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister holding a current practising certificate, or a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives or equivalent .

You could be about to qualify, newly qualified or more experienced – training and support will be available to less experienced candidates. Local government experience not essential.

Joining Kirklees means you have access to a range of employee benefits, including generous leave entitlement, flexible working (including working from home) and excellent pension.

You will be part of a supportive team, which has a strong commitment to training and further development of our employees. We are based in the town centre, well placed for transport links to the North's leading cities, including Leeds, Manchester, and Sheffield.

This vacancy is open ended. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. It is advisable to apply early to avoid disappointment as applications will be assessed on a regular basis.

For an informal discussion about the role contact Marc Ellis on 01484 221000.

Closing Date : 14th February 2024

Benefits - What can we offer? Generous annual leave entitlement

Friendly and supportive team environment

Ongoing training and career development

Excellent pension scheme

A range of family friendly policies, including flexible working and working from home

We offer a wide range of well-being initiatives.

 

 

Marc Ellis is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information. 
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: jobs@kirklees.gov.uk or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
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28 April 2024, 11:55 PM

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