Legal Officers - (Commercial and Employment) x 3 Up to £39,177 2 x Permanent - 37 hours per week 1 x Fixed-term - 32 hours per week (Maternity Cover until 1st December 2018) Job Ref: 00000494

 About the role & About us

Due to a £600 million investment programme we are actively seeking to recruit a number of roles into our highly respected Commercial and Employment Team.

Our work is varied and includes:

• Homes for Cornwall, assisting in unlocking public and private sector delivery of over 4000 homes
• Large development sites
• Potentially the UK’s first space port
• Devolution of assets and services
• Supporting the investment and growth of Cornwall Airport Newquay and Aerohub Enterprise Zone
• Major Infrastructure projects such as a new link road from St Austell to the A30 Multi Modal Transport Hub.

The teams act for the Council, the Council’s group of companies, and public sector bodies in the south west region.

We are looking for talented individuals who are highly motivated and can develop strong client relationships. Cornwall Council is an employer of choice, providing career opportunities in a supportive environment and seeks to promote work life balance.

There are many benefits of working for Cornwall Council such as a defined benefit pension scheme, family friendly leave, flexible working in terms of location and hours, consideration of part time working, on-site parking and facilities.

Our excellent employee benefits coupled with the diverse breadth of practice and experience to be gained provides an exciting opportunity that few organisations can match, in one of the country’s most beautiful counties. With numerous beaches and stunning countryside on offer this is an unrivalled opportunity for quality of life with a rewarding career.

We have x2 37 hour permanent positions and a 9 month 32 hour fixed term contract which may represent a suitable secondment opportunity for existing Cornwall Council employees. If you wish to be considered for a secondment, please obtain your manager’s permission before applying.

This position will be subject to a basic criminal record disclosure check. Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and is an equal opportunities employer.

More information about working for Cornwall Council is available here About you We are looking for experienced commercial lawyers who will be responsible for a personal case load which will include advising a variety of clients including internal clients, the Council’s group of companies and other public bodies.

This role will include advice on procurement, commercial contracts, funding and state aid.

Closing Date: 18th February 2018, Midnight Interview Date:16th March 2018

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