Solicitor (Contracts, Property & Procurement) -04527

Solicitor (Contracts, Property & Procurement) -04527 Join to apply for the Solicitor (Contracts, Property & Procurement) -04527 role at West Berkshire Council Solicitor (Contracts, Property & Procurement) -04527 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Solicitor (Contracts, Property & Procurement) -04527 role at West Berkshire Council Are you an experienced lawyer with a passion for contract law and public service? West Berkshire Council\’s Legal and Democratic Service is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Lawyer (Contracts) to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing high-quality legal advice and support, to a range of stakeholders, on Contract matters. About The Role As a Contracts Lawyer, your key responsibilities will include: Providing legal advice and support on a wide range of contract and procurement matters Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and agreements Advising on compliance with relevant legislation and regulations Collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure effective contract management About You The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes: UK qualified solicitor or barrister, with a valid practising certificate, or chartered legal executive Extensive experience in contract and procurement law Strong drafting and negotiation skills Ability to provide clear and pragmatic legal advice Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships Self-motivated with the ability to work independently Team player with a positive and collaborative approach Why Work for West Berkshire Council? West Berkshire Council is a great place to work, offering a range of excellent employment benefits such as: Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance Hybrid working wherever possible, working 40% in the office Access to a wide range of relevant training and professional development opportunities Generous Local Government Pension Scheme Family friendly policies A range of local discounts Wellbeing Programme including an Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years\’ service. In addition to the above benefits, you will be working in a supportive and inclusive environment, dedicated to making a positive impact in the local community. Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Claire Say on 01635 519640 or email claire.say@westberks.gov.uk . This post is a Sensitive Post for the purpose of the Local Government Housing Act 1989 and the post-holder is therefore restricted from engaging in any prescribed political activities. In summary, this means that you are prohibited from holding political office and from involvement in any political activity within or outside the workplace. Full details of the restrictions can be found in the Council’s Policy and Guidance on Politically Restricted Posts. We look forward to welcoming you to West Berkshire Council, where you can make a positive impact and thrive in your career. Join us at West Berkshire Council and make a positive impact in our community while advancing your career. Explore everything that a career with West Berkshire Council has to offer here: Working with Us Equal Opportunities The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. How To Apply Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV. This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies. This privacy notice applies to job applicants applying for vacancies with West Berkshire Council https://info.westberks.gov.uk/pnapplications . 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