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Senior Commercial Lawyer
- Location
- Job type Permanent
- Salary £50,788 - 51,802 per year
- Discipline Local Government & Public Sector Legal
- Reference 86461
Senior Commercial Lawyer at Bury Council
Local Government Pension Scheme with a 19.5% employer contribution.
Join an Ambitious Team Shaping Bury’s Future
Bury Council is looking for a professional Commercial Lawyer to join a highly ambitious team. You will lead a mixed caseload of contractual matters and advise on procurement, which will include acting as the Council’s primary point of contact for all contract transactions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drafting and reviewing, Grant Funding Agreements, framework agreements and service level agreements and contracts relating to all aspects of the Council’s business including a variety of business, goods and service and works contracts
- Assist with advising on procurement and supporting the Council navigating the new procurement regime
- Handle the provision of high quality and timely legal advice and support to Officers and Members
- Attend relevant Council Committees, working groups and briefings to give legal advice to Officers and Members, some of which will be held in the evening
- Provide support and supervision to Legal Assistants
About you:
This is a role for a proactive, ambitious legal professional ready to take on challenging and rewarding work. To succeed, you will:
- Be a qualified solicitor, barrister, or legal executive with experience in commercial law
- Have a strong understanding of contracts and procurement law, previous public sector experience would be a major advantage
- Possess excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
- Be confident in managing a varied workload and working on high-profile projects.
What We Offer
In recognition of your expertise and commitment, we offer a wide range of benefits, including:
- A competitive salary and generous annual leave allowance.
- Flexible working arrangements, allowing for a balanced work-life dynamic.
- Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme, with a 19.5% employer contribution.
- Access to an Employee Support Programme for your well-being.
- Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression.
Next steps:
For more information about this opportunity or about working for Bury Council, please speak to our recruitment partners at Venn Group.