Lawyer - Commercial, Procurement and Projects
- Employer
- Portsmouth City Council
- Location
- Portsmouth, Hampshire
- Salary
- £34,787 - £38,813 p.a.
- Closing date
- 30 Aug 2019
- Reference
- 2406-3167
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- Practice area
- Commercial litigation, Company and commercial, Corporate/Mergers and acquisitions, Conveyancing - commercial
- Contract type
- Permanent, Locum/Contract
- Hours
- Full time
- PQE
- 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 6 years, 7 years+
- Position
- Solicitor
- Sector
- Public sector/Charities
Job Details
Lawyer - Commercial, Procurement and Projects (Corporate, Commercial, and Regeneration Team)
Reference number: 2406-3167
Salary: Band 10 - £34,787 - £38,813 p.a. (37 hours per week).
Job description
At Portsmouth City Council we're all about developing our staff because we want to build a bigger and better city but we need the best employees to do so.
With a little over 207,000 residents and 8,000 businesses throughout this city, this unitary authority's main goal is to ensure the best care and development of all those within the city. From customer service to multi-million pound projects, our residents are at the heart of everything we do.
Your role
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and highly skilled professional to join the Projects, Procurement and Commercial legal team to provide quality advice and support to all departments of the Council on a wide range of matters relating to procurement, commercial, and local government law.
The role will involve working closely with a range of departments across the council, advising members and committees as well as key external stakeholders.
What you'll need to succeed
You will a good working knowledge and awareness of developments in relevant areas of law, maintain good working relationships and be able to promote and maintain effective working practices, such as compliance with the LEXCEL case management system.
What you'll get in return
An excellent package of benefits, including:
• Flexible working hours
• Excellent working environment
• Membership to a fantastic pension- the Local Government
Pension Scheme
• Up to 30 days annual leave
• 12 days additional flexi leave per year (subject to operational
requirements)
• Option to buy up to 10 days additional annual leave
• Staff discounts for travel/ local concessions
• Cycle to work / car benefit scheme
• Season ticket loans
• Discounted membership ata multi-site leisure centers within
the city of Portsmouth; and
• the opportunity to develop your future within the legal services
Career Development Framework.
What next
For further information about the role follow the link and download the job profile. If interested candidates should send their cover letter and CV to recruitment@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
If you have any questions, or would like an informal discussion about the role, please call Sophie Mallon on 023 9284 1174.
There is no closing date will interview as we receive suitable applications.
Note - there a two posts available. Please state which post(s) you are applying for in your cover letter:
• Permanent
• Fixed Term Contract/Secondment for 1 year
If applying as a secondment you will need permission from your current line manager releasing you for this secondment. Please state you have this on your application form.
Company
Portsmouth City Council
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