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
[email protected] .
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.
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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.
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