ADVERTISEMENT FOR SENIOR LAWYER – COMMERCIAL

SENIOR LAWYER - COMMERCIAL

GRADE 11      £37,306 - £41,967

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Senior Lawyer to support our clients with commercial contract advice. The Commercial and Information Governance Team provides advice to the County Council, Districts Councils and to other external public bodies who engage our services.

The main areas of responsibility will be to draft, settle and complete a diverse range of contract and commercial related documentation. The candidate will be required to advise generally and in detail on contract and procurement law. Experience of, or in interest in, corporate law, section 75 agreements and specific experience with the NEC suite of contracts would be advantageous.

The candidate will ideally have a significant level of knowledge and a detailed understanding of contract law and procurement law. Specific local government experience is not essential but the candidate must have experience of working in this area of law within the public sector. The candidate will also need to demonstrate good literacy and IT skills, the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with the specific ability to draft legal advice, letters and reports in clear and in plain English and an ability to work as part of an existing team.

Interested in this role and what we can offer?

We care about our staff so we want to offer you a competitive salary, generous holidays and access to our pension scheme. It is important to us that you have an excellent work/life balance and the opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills in a supportive Local Authority setting where no two days are the same!

If this role interests you please contact Sieglinde Erwee on 01522 552598 for an informal chat if you wish.

Closing Date:  2 June 2017

Interview Date:  5 and 6 July 2017

All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

To apply go to http://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/jobs