Commercial Contracts and Procurement Solicitor/Lawyer, Northallerton up to £48,474 per annum pro rata

North Yorkshire Council

Sep 21, 2024

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Junior, Mid & Senior Level
Legal

Requirements

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.
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.

Responsibilities

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.

FAQs

What is the salary range for the Commercial Contracts and Procurement Solicitor/Lawyer position?

The salary range is £35,745 up to £48,474 per annum pro rata.

What is the duration of the contract for this role?

The contract is for a fixed term of 12 months.

What are the working hours for this position?

The role is full-time, requiring 37 hours per week.

Where is the job located?

The position is based in Northallerton, with flexibility over which Council Office location to work from, along with hybrid working opportunities.

When is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is 6th October 2024.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Applicants must hold a qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister, or FILEX, and must have a practising certificate or have one by the time they are in post.

Is experience in Local Authority desirable for this role?

Yes, knowledge or experience of working in a Local Authority is advantageous but not essential.

What kind of work will the Commercial Contracts and Procurement Lawyer/Solicitor be involved in?

The role involves advising on procurements, drafting terms and conditions for various commercial contracts, and may also include advising on grants, subsidy control, company law, and local authority trading.

Who can I contact for an informal discussion regarding the role?

For an informal discussion, you can contact Jennifer Norton, Assistant Director, Legal Operations Services at Jennifer.Norton@northyorks.gov.uk.

What benefits are offered with this position?

Benefits include generous annual leave, flexible working, an excellent pension scheme, salary sacrifice schemes for car, cycle, technology, and childcare, as well as a package of ‘Everybody Benefits’ shopping vouchers and discounts.

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North Yorkshire Council is responsible for delivering a wide range of local government services across England's largest rural county. We're responsible for education, social care, health, highways, libraries, trading standards and household waste recycling centres as well as hundreds of other services to a population of circa 600,000 residents. Our residents are represented by 72 elected members and the council is Conservative controlled. We are on a journey of change and modernisation over the next five years, changing the ways that we engage with the public and the ways that we work with communities in general. Whilst the challenges ahead are not to be under-estimated, there will be positive opportunities to be more efficient, to do many things better and smarter than we have before and ways of working that are better for our service areas. As we shape the organisation of the future, we will do so around core principles including: • Putting customers at the heart of all we do • Enabling stronger communities • Working in partnership • Ensuring value for money • Valuing and investing in staff • Being an innovative and learning organisation We've got over 20,000 members of staff who work in a wide range of roles and we are one of North Yorkshire's leading employers. To find out about a career with us, visit our jobs showcase page on LinkedIn, or visit www.northyorks.gov.uk/jobs