Lawyer – Contracts and Procurement

We have an opportunity for a Lawyer specialising in Contracts and Procurement to join our Legal Department on a full time, fixed term basis for 12 months. This post is hybrid/wholly remote.

About you:

We are looking to recruit a Lawyer to assist the Principal Solicitor in the Non-contentious team in undertaking non-contentious legal work on a range of legal matters and duties on behalf of the Council.

Joining our team in Pembrokeshire will provide many opportunities for you to bring new ideas, develop professionally, and to contribute directly to the service to promote a culture of continuous improvement, reflection and learning.

You will be a qualified Barrister, Solicitor or Legal Executive with relevant experience, particularly in undertaking contract and procurement related work. Experience in providing advice on compliance with local government legislation and procedures is desirable.

We provide a supportive working structure across all of our teams, ensuring you have all you need to perform to the best of your abilities, whilst doing a job you love.

About Pembrokeshire:

With its breath-taking scenery, coastal lifestyle and a range of leisure activities, Pembrokeshire has a lot to offer; and so do we. As well as a supportive management team, the following is just a taster of the range of benefits of joining the PCC team:

• Generous Annual Leave of up to 26 days.
• Membership of the Local Government 'career average' defined benefit pension scheme.
• Flexible and agile working options.
• A wide range of resources to support your health and wellbeing, including a professional in-house occupational health service and access to counselling services.
• Access to employee discounts on a range of products, services and attractions including leisure centres.
• Salary sacrifice car and cycle schemes.

Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.