Solicitor (Contracts, Property & Procurement) -04527

West Berkshire Council; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

West Berkshire Council is seeking a Solicitor (Contracts, Property & Procurement) to provide high-quality legal advice within their Legal and Democratic Service. In this role, you will draft and negotiate contracts, ensure compliance with legislation, and collaborate with stakeholders to manage contracts effectively. This is a mid-senior level position with flexible, hybrid working arrangements and excellent employment benefits, including a generous pension scheme and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to training and professional development

Family friendly policies

Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance

Annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in contract and procurement law.
• Valid practising certificate required.
• Ability to provide clear and pragmatic legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Providing legal advice and support on contract matters.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts.
• Advising on compliance with legislation.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Legal Advice

Compliance

Interpersonal Skills

Self-Motivation

Education

UK qualified solicitor or barrister

Chartered legal executive

Job description

Solicitor (Contracts, Property & Procurement) -04527

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Are you an experienced lawyer with a passion for contract law and public service? West Berkshire Council's Legal and Democratic Service is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Lawyer (Contracts) to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing high-quality legal advice and support, to a range of stakeholders, on Contract matters.

About The Role

As a Contracts Lawyer, your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing legal advice and support on a wide range of contract and procurement matters
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and agreements
• Advising on compliance with relevant legislation and regulations
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure effective contract management
  
  

About You

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

• UK qualified solicitor or barrister, with a valid practising certificate, or chartered legal executive
• Extensive experience in contract and procurement law
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Ability to provide clear and pragmatic legal advice
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Team player with a positive and collaborative approach
  
  

Why Work for West Berkshire Council?

West Berkshire Council is a great place to work, offering a range of excellent employment benefits such as:

• Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance
• Hybrid working wherever possible, working 40% in the office
• Access to a wide range of relevant training and professional development opportunities
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A range of local discounts
• Wellbeing Programme including an Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
• You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years' service.
  
  

In addition to the above benefits, you will be working in a supportive and inclusive environment, dedicated to making a positive impact in the local community.

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Claire Say on 01635 519640 or email [e-mail] .

This post is a Sensitive Post for the purpose of the Local Government Housing Act 1989 and the post-holder is therefore restricted from engaging in any prescribed political activities. In summary, this means that you are prohibited from holding political office and from involvement in any political activity within or outside the workplace. Full details of the restrictions can be found in the Council’s Policy and Guidance on Politically Restricted Posts.

We look forward to welcoming you to West Berkshire Council, where you can make a positive impact and thrive in your career.

Join us at West Berkshire Council and make a positive impact in our community while advancing your career.

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Equal Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

How To Apply

Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.

This privacy notice applies to job applicants applying for vacancies with West Berkshire Council https://info.westberks.gov.uk/pnapplications .

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Government Administration

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