At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert legal advice on commercial contracts and procurement for public sector projects.
- Company: Join the dynamic Legal Department at Peterborough City Council.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, flexible bank holidays, and a local government pension scheme.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to equality and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community projects while advancing your legal career.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in commercial law and strong advisory skills required.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.
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 be providing 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 our team, which includes a Principal Lawyer, five Senior Lawyers, and two legal officers.
All About Our 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 our newly appointed Head of Legal, supported by administrative staff to ensure efficient service delivery. We not only serve our internal PCC client departments with a range of support across various service areas but also provide external legal support to other Local Authorities.
We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme:
- Access to a range of benefits via our Employee Benefits Platform, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes.
- Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata).
- Access to car lease scheme.
- Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your 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 your personal and professional growth.
- Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day.
- Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network.
- Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards.
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 and will play a vital role in our success.
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; we will work with you to meet your needs.
If you've already applied and completed the recruitment process for this position within the last three months, there's no need to reapply. We really appreciate your interest and thank you for considering us.
Senior Lawyer - Commercial, Contracts and Procurement in Peterborough employer: Peterborough First group
Peterborough City Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation. Employees benefit from professional development opportunities, allowing for growth within the public sector, while contributing to meaningful projects that enhance community welfare. Working in Peterborough provides a unique chance to engage with diverse data sets and make a tangible impact on local housing and trading standards.
