North Yorkshire Council Lawyer

3 weeks ago


Harrogate, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom North Yorkshire Council Full time

**Job Title:** North Yorkshire Council Lawyer

We are seeking an experienced lawyer to join our team at North Yorkshire Council. As a key member of our legal team, you will provide expert advice on commercial law matters.

**About the Role:**

As a North Yorkshire Council Lawyer, you will be responsible for advising on commercial law matters, including drafting, negotiating, and supporting contracts for construction, operation, and maintenance of new homes. You will also manage complex governance arrangements across client projects.

You will have strong commercial acumen, including the ability to identify risk and present suitable options to the business, balancing risk and reward. You will also have excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex legal concepts to a range of audiences both verbally and in writing.

**Key Responsibilities:

  • Advising on commercial law matters
  • Drafting, negotiating, and supporting contracts for construction, operation, and maintenance of new homes
  • Managing complex governance arrangements across client projects
  • Identifying risk and presenting suitable options to the business
  • Communicating complex legal concepts to a range of audiences

**Requirements:**

  • Hold a Solicitor, Barrister, Chartered Legal Executive or equivalent qualification
  • Demonstrated commercial acumen and experience preferably in the public and private sectors
  • Experience in using Case Management Systems, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint to an intermediate level

**Benefits:**

  • Competitive salary: £49,764 per annum pro rata
  • Flexible working opportunities
  • Local government pension scheme

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