Senior Legal Officer (Solicitor/Lawyer) - Contracts CDC

City Of Doncaster Council; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking public sector organization as a Senior Legal Officer, where you will provide vital legal support on a diverse range of contracts. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance your expertise in contract law while contributing to the well-being of the community. With a supportive team environment and access to attractive benefits, you will play a key role in ensuring the Council's projects succeed. If you are passionate about making a difference and possess strong legal knowledge, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Leave Entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Well-being Support

Development Opportunities

Staff Discounts and Benefits Schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in providing legal support in contract law.
• Strong understanding of procurement and subsidy legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for commercial projects and contracts.
• Advise on procurement legislation and contract compliance.

Skills

Contract Law

Procurement Legislation

Commercial Law

ICT Contracts

Children and Adult Commissioning

Education

Law Degree

Legal Practice Course

Job description

The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of Senior Legal Officer (Solicitor/Lawyer) - Contracts.

The successful candidate is required to provide quality legal support to the Council with a varied and interesting caseload including significant commercial projects, ICT contracts, Children and Adult Commissioning contracts, constructions contracts, as well as advising on procurement and subsidy legislation.

This post provides an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to obtain high quality contract law experience working for a key public sector organisation. You must have good technical knowledge and an interest in the relevant area of law.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that the City and its residents thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, hybrid working, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book.

Please ensure you view the job summary and job profile as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.

Shortlisting will take place on a weekly basis and interviews will be held on a weekly basis.

At the point the position is filled the advert will be closed.

For further information please contact Nicky Dobson on [phone] or by email at [e-mail].

To apply please click theApply Nowlink below.