Shropshire Council is a unitary authority which serves the rural county of Shropshire. One of the most important things about working here is the knowledge that you’re working to help others and the real sense of achievement and purpose that brings. The people of Shropshire are rightly proud of their county’s assets, its natural beauty, its history, its diverse economy, its vibrant culture. Our vision is - Shropshire living the best life. About the role A really exciting opportunity has arisen within Legal and Democratic Services to work right at the heart of the Council’s most important projects and initiatives. This is a permanent role as a lawyer dealing mainly with commercial/procurement and contracts work as part of the Economy and Project legal team which advises on a wide range of contracts matters. Legal Services performs a vital function at the centre of the local authority providing corporate advice to the Council, advice to members and officers, and ensures the probity and legality of Council's decisions or actions. We aim to be enabling and supportive, professional and objective, but also constructively challenging where necessary. We are looking for an enthusiastic lawyer to join our busy Economy and Projects Legal Team. The team deals with a broad range of areas of law and you will have experience of, or demonstrate an aptitude for, advising in one or more of the following areas: • Public procurement; • IT, construction or commercial contracts; • Grant Funding, Joint Venture Agreements or Partnership/multi-agency agreements; • Major Projects; • Pensions Fund • General Public Law matters About you The successful applicant will need to be a confident communicator with the ability to solve problems in a pragmatic and timely way. You must also be able to work both independently and as part of a professional team, with excellent client care skills and be able to manage conflicting priorities to deadlines. This role is expected to have an ‘occasional’ office working status, with the expectation of a physical presence on site in Shropshire for a small number of days each month. Benefits We value our employees and offer staff rewards and plenty of opportunities for personal development, apprenticeships and career progression including: • Generous annual leave commencing at 28 days increasing with service to 33 days (pro rata for part time). With additional annual leave purchase policy. • Access to a benefits platform with a wide range of retail discounts and salary sacrifice schemes (cars, bikes, AVCs) • Employer contribution Pension Scheme Shropshire County Pension Fund • Supportive carers and parental policies (maternity, paternity, adoption leave, special leave) • Many opportunities for flexible and agile working, we offer a hybrid model of working to promote flexible working around personal and family commitments. • Access to counselling and occupational health services • Staff networks How to apply We would love to get to know you more so please give us a call if you would like to discuss this role or our team. For an informal discussion you can contact Miranda Garrard, Head of Legal and Democratic Services on 01743 252751 or miranda.garrard@shropshire.gov.uk When you are ready to apply, you will need to complete the online application form detailing what you can bring to the role which is outlined within the job description and how you meet the job requirements within the person specification. We look forward to hearing from you. To apply please click the Apply Now link below.