Lawyer - Contracts

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Commercial team .andnbsp; The Contracts Lawyer is a key role providing a comprehensive and professional advice and drafting service on contracts, agreements and procurement issues.andnbsp;
The successful candidate will support the Principal Lawyer (Commercial and Procurement) and hold their own varied case load dealing with a range of legal work including company, commercial, partnership, unincorporated bodies, trusts and associated matters for the Council and external clients.
If you are a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, Chartered Legal Executive or a Licensed Conveyancer with a current practising certificate and rights of audience, we would like to hear from you.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Stephen Foster, Principal Lawyer - Commercial and Procurement, on 01325 405491 or by email stephen.foster@darlington.gov.ukandnbsp;
The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:
32 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
Flexi-time scheme
Flexible working
Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
Staff equality forums
Green Car Leasing Scheme
Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
Physiotherapy service
Confidential counselling service
Great wellbeing offer
Cycle to Work Scheme
Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
Local and National retailer discounts
Arriva Employee Travel Club
For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.
https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers-1/why-work-for-us/
Find out further information about us and what itandrsquo;s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.
https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/
For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
General Information for Applicants:
All applicant email correspondence will come from donotreply@northeastjobs.org.uk and may be directed to your Junk folder depending on the settings of your email account. Please check both your email and Junk folder as all applicants will be notified whether they have been shortlisted.
If you are experiencing problems applying for this vacancy via North East Jobs, please contact the HR Team on 01325 405486 or HR@darlington.gov.uk, who will be happy to assist.
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