Public Sector Contracts & Information Law Solicitor

Hyndburn Borough Council

Broughton

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 53,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job share

Free parking

Paid professional membership

Life assurance scheme

LGPS access

Job summary

Hyndburn Borough Council in Lancashire is seeking a proactive lawyer to provide expert advice across contracts, procurement and information law. The role welcomes flexible working and job-share arrangements, with supervision provided for those newly qualified.

You will manage a varied caseload and communicate effectively with officers and councillors to support council functions. The successful candidate will be a qualified solicitor, barrister or chartered legal executive, with opportunities

Qualifications

Flexible working and job share applications welcomed.
Proactive and enthusiastic lawyer to provide advice across contracts, procurement and information law.
Training and supervision available for newly qualified applicants.
Local Government experience desirable but not essential.
Able to manage a varied and busy caseload and communicate with officers and councillors.
You will be a qualified solicitor, barrister or chartered legal executive.
Reward package includes generous annual leave, flexible working, free parking and pension benefits.

Responsibilities

Provide advice across a broad range of Council functions, focusing mainly on contracts, procurement and information law.
Manage a varied and busy caseload in a timely manner.
Communicate effectively with officers and councillors.