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Contracts Lawyer
PR/001823_1728464880
Posted: 10/09/2024
- £36648 - £47420 per annum + local government pension
- Wakefield, West Yorkshire
- Permanent
- Legal, Local Government & Public Sector
Contracts Lawyer
Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
Hybrid working arrangement
£36,648 - £47,420 per annum
Wakefield Council are working towards a fairer future, making Wakefield a better place to live, work and visit.
Sellick Partnership are delighted to be supporting Wakefield District Council in their search from a Commercial Contracts Lawyer to join their stable and supportive legal team.
About the Commercial Contracts Lawyer role:
This role will provide you with the opportunity to continue with your professional development within a stable commercial team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for their next step in their career or someone who is looking to transfer their skills into a different area.
The successful Commercial Contracts Lawyer will be responsible for the following duties:
- Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
- Advising on all aspects of public procurement
- Dealing with funding and grant agreements
- Unsupervised legal research
- Advising subsidy control and local government law
Whilst it is desirable that the successful candidate will have some experience of drafting and reviewing commercial contracts, it is not essential. We are looking to hear from bright, adaptable lawyers who have a passion to learn. Wakefield are able to offer excellent training and support and you would be learning from an experienced legal team.
Benefits of the Senior Contracts Lawyer role include:
- Competitive salary
- Excellent Pension Scheme, up to 16.3 % employer contribution
- Flexible and hybrid working, including flexi time scheme to add an additional 15 days of annual leave per year
- 31 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Salary sacrifice scheme for cycle to work and additional pension contributions
- Discounts on gym memberships and bus and train travel
- Employee assistance programme
- Continuous development opportunities
- Family friendly policies including; excellent maternity, paternity and adoption entitlements
Experience required for the Contracts Lawyer role;
We encourage candidates from either a private practice or public sector background to apply!
This role will provide you with the perfect opportunity to prove yourself in a dynamic team environment.
How to apply for the Contracts Lawyer role:
If you are interested in this Commercial Lawyer opportunity, please apply by CV to be considered for short-listing. Alternatively, should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying, please contact Sara Robinson in the Manchester office.
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Sara Robinson
Manager