Lawyer (Contracts)

4 weeks ago


Guildford Surrey, United Kingdom GUkraine Full time

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated lawyer to join Guildford's dynamic legal team.

Providing legal advice and support to the Council as Contracts Lawyer your will cover a wide range of contract, procurement and company matters as well as supporting major projects. Working closely with the Procurement team you will help to deliver effective and efficient advice to all services across the Council. As part of the in-house legal team you will have the opportunity to help to shape the future for Guildford whilst working on development projects and advising on governance matters.

The legal team at Guildford works closely together, regularly holding social events to bring the team together and celebrate their hard work and successes throughout the year. It is also a diverse team with a wide range of experience, and you will have the opportunity to grow and expand your knowledge with the support of the team whilst providing mentoring and guidance to colleagues.

You mustbe a qualified solicitor, barrister, legal executive (Fellow) or equivalent and whether you are experienced in these areas, newly qualified or seeking to move from an alternative legal specialism we are keen to hear from you.

Although you will be based from our offices close to Guildford Town Centre we offer flexible working and will consider both full time and part time applications.

In return, we offer an opportunity to undertake interesting, varied and high profile work, job satisfaction, training and work life balance.In addition you will be rewarded with an attractive package of staff benefits which includes local government pension scheme membership, flexible work arrangements, remote working, generous leave, tax savings on child care costs, training and development, annual subscription for professional membership to a professional organisation and staff discounts.

For more information about the role, contact Tom Edwards, Principal Lawyer (Contracts) email tom.edwards@guildford.gov.uk.

Closing date for applications 26th May 2024

Proposed date for interviews 30th & 31st May and 3rd June 2024

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