Senior Lawyer – Commercial, Contracts and Procurement
Salary range:
Contract Type: Permanent
Directorate: Legal & Governance
Pay Grade: 13
Weekly Hours: 37
We are seeking a Senior Lawyer with a wealth of experience in dealing with commercial, contract and procurement work in the public sector. In this role, you will provide advice and support to internal client departments across the Council. Your work will cover a variety of areas, including contracts, procurement law, grant funding agreements, subsidy control, GDPR, and development projects. Additionally, your expertise in advising officers on governance matters will be highly valued.
As a Senior Lawyer within Commercial, Contracts and Procurement, you will be an integral part of a team that includes a Principal Lawyer, five Senior Lawyers, and two legal officers.
Legal Team
The Legal Department at Peterborough City Council is a robust team of around 50 officers, divided into four sections: Planning & Property, Commercial, Contracts & Procurement, Child Protection, and Litigation (which also includes Adult Social Care and Employment). Our team comprises lawyers, legal officers, and a newly appointed Head of Legal, supported by administrative staff to ensure efficient service delivery. We provide internal support to PCC client departments and external legal support to other Local Authorities.
Benefits
* Access to a range of benefits via our Employee Benefits Platform, including in-store and online discounts as well as Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes
* Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
* Access to car lease scheme
* Take bank holidays flexibly to better suit personal circumstances
* Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
* Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support personal and professional growth
* Paid volunteering hours each year to make a positive impact on the community during normal working day
* Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network
* Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards
Commitments
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued. We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk to discuss your needs.
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