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At Bath & North East Somerset Council, we have one overriding purpose: to improve people’s lives.
About the Role
We are recruiting a Lawyer/Senior Lawyer (Grade 9/10) to join our legal team as a Contracts/Procurement Lawyer. The working hours are 37 hours per week, with opportunities for flexible working.
To be appointed at Grade 10, you will be a solicitor, barrister, or legal executive experienced in Contract/Procurement law. If you have transferable skills and are willing to gain the necessary knowledge, you may be appointed at Grade 9. You will work in partnership with the Council’s Legal Services and corporate teams, providing advice on all aspects of Contract/Procurement law and delivering essential legal services to the Council. While there may be opportunities to undertake advocacy in commercial litigation cases, applicants without advocacy rights will still be considered.
Responsibilities
* Handle a full caseload of contract and procurement law matters and provide advice on all aspects of this area
* Attend legal meetings
* Negotiate and draft documents including contracts, letters, statements, and threshold documents
About the Team
The Place Legal Team provides legal advice mainly related to Contracts, Procurement, Highways Law, Planning, and Environmental Law. This role specifically focuses on advice and representation in Contract and Procurement law. We seek candidates with experience and comprehensive knowledge of the work practices, processes, procedures, and policies in these areas. You will be managed by an experienced Team Manager reporting to a Service Manager.
Additional Information
If you are interested or need more details, please contact Donna Marks, Head of Legal Services & Deputy Monitoring Officer, or Carrie-Ann Evans, Service Manager, via email with a contact number.
Interview date: 04/09/2025
No agencies, please.
*Please note: BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). Redeployees expressing interest will be considered ahead of external applicants if they meet the essential criteria.
About Bath & North East Somerset Council
Working here offers a chance to contribute to your community and positively impact residents’ lives. Our values guide our delivery of public services and communication with residents, focusing on the best outcomes for local people.
Why Work with Us?
We offer a wide range of benefits to ensure fair pay, work/life balance, and support. More details at our benefits page.
Our core purpose is to improve people’s lives. Learn more about our values at our values.
We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Find out more at our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion policy.
We are a Disability Confident Employer. More info at Disability Confident.
This role is subject to a Basic DBS Check.
Applications for job-share, part-time, and flexible working are welcome and will be considered based on business needs.
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