Legal Senior Specialist (Contracts And Commercial)

£51,633 per annum (Band 11)
Do you want to make a difference?
Here at Eastleigh Borough Council we are committed to making a positive difference for all the residents, businesses and visitors to Eastleigh and we are proud to be delivering on our promise to create sustainable and healthy communities and increase employment and wellbeing opportunities for all.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Legal Senior Specialist to join the Legal Services Team.
The role
As a Senior Legal Specialist (Commercial Contracts and Public Procurement), providing a professional Legal service with the highest possible standards of compliance, advice and support and resolving complex requests and cases. Initiate, manage and deliver organisational changes and legal developments across the council in line with the corporate strategy. Manage legal projects that deliver organisational and corporate objectives, manage demand by working proactively with internal customers. Develop appropriate levels of legal knowledge within the Support Services Case Management teams.
About you
You will be a member of Law Society/Bar Qualified lawyer or barrister and will have an extensive working knowledge of legal practices and methodologies. You will have a solid understanding of statutory and regulatory compliance and proven ability to undertake complex legal cases and provide expert advice on a range of matters within local government and extensive experience of advising on procurement of high value contracts.
About us
In return you will be working with a great team in an organisation that is truly committed to a flexible, inclusive and enjoyable work environment. We are passionate about personal and professional development for all staff, offering exceptional conditions of employment as an accredited Living Wage Employer, plus the chance to make a lasting difference to the community of Eastleigh.
Our benefits include:

• 31 days annual leave .
• Flexible working arrangements and ability to accrue up to 2 days additional leave per month (subject to operational requirements – pro rata for part time staff)
• Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
• Places Leisure, Eastleigh – 30% off Full Membership
• Confidential Employee Advice and Support Programme
• Excellent working environment

If you have the skills, experience and motivation we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.
If you would like to arrange and informal discussion about this role please contact Nicki Moorhouse at nicki.moorhouse@eastleigh.gov.uk
Closing date: 10 March 2024
Interview date: To be confirmed
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