Solicitor: Contracts, Procurement & Information Law (Hybrid)

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Paid professional membership

Life assurance

Local government pension scheme access

Job summary

Hyndburn Borough Council is seeking a proactive solicitor to advise across contracts, procurement and information law. The role welcomes newly qualified lawyers with training and supervision provided. You will handle a varied caseload and communicate with officers and councillors to support council functions.

Flexible working and job share are welcomed, with a generous reward package including annual leave, parking and membership benefits. Closing date details are provided in the posting.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor, barrister or chartered legal executive.
• Experience in contracts, procurement or information law preferred.
• Able to manage a varied and busy caseload and communicate with officers and councillors.
• Training and supervision will be provided to newer qualified applicants.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice across contracts, procurement and information law.
• Manage a varied and busy caseload in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with officers and councillors.

Skills

Contract law

Procurement

Information law

Legal drafting

Communication

Education

Solicitor qualification

Barrister qualification

CILEx qualification

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Hyndburn Borough Council is seeking a proactive solicitor to advise across contracts, procurement and information law. The role welcomes newly qualified lawyers with training and supervision provided. You will handle a varied caseload and communicate with officers and councillors to support council functions.

Flexible working and job share are welcomed, with a generous reward package including annual leave, parking and membership benefits. Closing date details are provided in the posting.