SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

Corporate Services

Law & Governance

Job title: Commercial Law Specialist

Salary: Grade 11 (SCP 54-58) £48,633 - £52,503

Permanent, 37hpw

A qualified solicitor is required to join the Council’s Law and Governance Team in order to provide advice and support to the Council and external clients in relation to public procurement law, commercial contracts and projects. The post-holder will be an effective communicator and able to provide concise advice, at times in pressured circumstances or during negotiations. The post-holder must have at least 3 years’ PQE undertaking commercial law work.

For an informal discussion please contact the recruiting manager Julienne Collinson, Assistant Head of Law & Governance on 0191 561 1354.

Applications should be made on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil

For further assistance contact the HR&OD Recruitment Services Team by Telephone: 0191 561 1755 Email: ijm@sunderland.gov.uk please note that CV’s are not acceptable.

Please note previous applicants need not apply.

Closing date: 6 August 2017.