Senior Lawyer - Contracts & Commercial

Kirklees Council Legal Services is one of the largest legal practices in the area and is responsible for providing and commissioning the legal work required by Kirklees Council and partner organisations.

We are looking for a motivated lawyer to work on a range of commercial matters.

You will, advise on procurements, draft tender documentation, contracts, and other commercial documents, and advise on commercial law and projects.

You should be a confident, skilled and enthusiastic lawyer with a “can do” commercial approach. You must be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister holding a current practising certificate, or a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives or equivalent .

You could be about to qualify, newly qualified or more experienced – training and support will be available to less experienced candidates. Local government experience not essential.

Joining Kirklees means you have access to a range of employee benefits, including generous leave entitlement, flexible working (including working from home) and excellent pension.

You will be part of a supportive team, which has a strong commitment to training and further development of our employees. We are based in the town centre, well placed for transport links to the North's leading cities, including Leeds, Manchester, and Sheffield.

This vacancy is open ended. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. It is advisable to apply early to avoid disappointment as applications will be assessed on a regular basis.

For an informal discussion about the role contact Marc Ellis on 01484 221000.

Benefits - What can we offer?

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Ongoing training and career development
• Excellent pension scheme
• A range of family friendly policies, including flexible working and working from home
• We offer a wide range of well-being initiatives.