Legal Assistant (Contracts / Procurement)

Middlesbrough Council; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive local authority in Tees Valley is looking for a Legal Assistant (Contracts / Procurement) to join their Legal Service. This role involves managing your own case load and supporting Lawyers in delivering a high-quality legal service that meets the Council's strategic objectives. Suitable candidates may be recent law graduates or those with experience in a law firm. The Council offers a flexible/hybrid working model to ensure a good work-life balance while providing generous annual leave and additional benefits.

Benefits

Electric Car Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Pension Scheme

Flexible/Hybrid Working

Health & Well-being Benefits

Discounts on gym memberships, retailers, and more

Qualifications

• Studying towards a legal qualification or a recent graduate in law.
• Experience working in a law firm is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload and support Lawyers.
• Deliver first-class legal service to achieve Council's objectives.

Job description

Legal Assistant (Contracts / Procurement)

Middlesbrough Council

Middlesbrough

£28,598 - £30,024

Contract

Full time

NEW

We have an exciting role on offer within our Legal Service as a Legal Assistant (Contracts / Procurement). Middlesbrough Council is a forward‑thinking Council with ambitious plans. We have carried out a review of our contracts and procurement team and we are now looking to recruit a Legal Assistant to join the team to carry out their own case load and support our Lawyers to deliver the Council's strategic objectives through the provision of a first‑class legal service.

It may be that you are studying towards a legal qualification, a recent graduate or have been working in a law firm for several years and looking for a change. If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for!

Legal Services at Middlesbrough Council reflects the core values with our business partners and, in addition to being a great place to work, we offer the successful candidate the opportunity of blended home/office working, providing a flexible approach to build on a good work‑life balance.

If you would like to talk through this opportunity further, please contact Catherine Cunningham, Interim Head of Legal Services (Places) on 01642 729753 or email [e-mail]

Please note Middlesbrough Council do not currently offer sponsorships.

We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

What we offer

• Electric Car Scheme
• Generous Annual Leave
• Pension Scheme
• Flexible/Hybrid Working
• Health & Well‑being Benefits
• Discounts on gym memberships, retailers and more