Lawyer - Commercial

1. We are looking for a motivated, qualified and skilled lawyer to work on a diverse range of commercial matters relating to procurement and contractual matters.
2. The purpose of the role is to undertake legal work within the relevant functional area, or such other areas within legal services.
3. The Council has a flexible working policy and generous leave allowance of 26 days leave plus bank holidays moving up to a maximum of 32 days leave plus bank holidays.

Job Reference: PELL00005W3FDE 

We are looking for a motivated, qualified and skilled lawyer to work on a diverse range of commercial matters relating to procurement and contractual matters.

The Council has some exciting and significant projects ongoing and in the pipeline including regeneration projects and projects supported by UK Levelling Up funding. Legal Services provide support to all Council services on a diverse range of transactional matters. The successful candidate will provide advice on procurement law and potential challenges, have knowledge of commercial legal practice, risk based decision making and experience of collaborative working.

You should be a confident, skilled and enthusiastic lawyer with a positive commercial approach. You must be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister holding a current practising certificate, or a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives or equivalent.

Job Purpose:

To undertake legal work within the relevant functional area, or such other areas within Legal Services as may be required from time to time, to advise on legal matters; to act on the Council's instructions and where necessary and appropriate to represent the Council in Court and at tribunals, hearings, mediations and inquiries.

The legal work comprises a varied non-contentious workload. The work will include; advising on Contractual and Procurement law matters; and carrying out any other legal work necessary for the performance of the legal function from time to time.

Principal Accountabilities And Responsibilities:

• To provide advice, support and draft appropriate legal documentation in relation to procurement and contract law matters.
• To provide advice and support in relation to freedom of information requests within the area of legal practice.
• To ensure high standards of modernised practice and continuous improvement, attendance at development events and self-learning.
• To deliver training within areas of practice, and to support and share knowledge with more junior members of staff and trainees.
• To build trust and co-operative working practices with all partners and stakeholders.
• To work collaboratively with services to ensure a one council approach.
• To perform other duties commensurate with the role.

Training and development will be provided in areas where the successful candidate may have less experience.

With changes on the horizon in the UK procurement regime this is a great time to join us and be part of supporting innovative companies to win business and improve public services.

This vacancy is undoubtedly a great opportunity for an ambitious and motivated professional to flourish.

The Council has a flexible working policy and generous leave allowance of 26 days leave plus bank holidays moving up to a maximum of 32 days leave plus bank holidays. In addition, there is flexi leave. An extensive employee benefits scheme is on offer which includes a competitive pension scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme and corporate Denbighshire Leisure Membership.

Location: County Hall, Ruthin / Agile Working

Salary: Grade 10, £40,221 - £44,428 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week Permanent