Contracts Lawyer

Job description
Permanent, Full-time, flexibly working available

Location: Thames Valley

Salary: £43,421 – £54,702 DOE | Generous Benefits Package

Join a supportive, innovative and community driven local governing body as a permanent Contracts Lawyer on their legal services team as a key part of the in-house team, contribute to delivering and efficient and high-quality legal service to enable the council to deliver its corporate priorities. This role is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their legal career within a high performing aspirational local government team.

The Role
• Play a crucial role in delivering high-quality, customer focused legal services
• Advise on procurements, draft tender documentation, contracts and other commercial documents
• Provide advice on commercial law and projects
• Develop strong working relationships with external and internal senior stakeholders
• Accelerate your legal career through mentorship from experienced lawyers around you

What You’ll Bring
• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEx
• Ideally have experience within Contracts and Procurement
• Attendance onsite 1 day per week

Benefits
• Competitive salary: £43,421 – £54,702depending on experience
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements available
• Supportive working environment where career development is actively encouraged
• Access to local government pension scheme
• A healthy work-life balance
• Generous annual leave allowance of up to 33 days
• Option to ‘buy’ additional annual leave
• Enhanced family friendly policies

If this sounds like the next role for you then apply today to take advantage of this brilliant opportunity.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates.