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Commercial and Contracts Lawyer
| Posting date: | 22 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,001.00 to £50,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £40,221 - £43,421 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 June 2024 |
| Location: | Darlington, DL1 5QT |
| Company: | Darlington Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 264614 |
Summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Commercial and Contracts Lawyer to join Darlington Borough Counciland#39;s Commercial Legal team.andnbsp; This exciting role will involve working closely with the Counciland#39;sandnbsp; procurement team on a variety of projects, including the regeneration of the Town Centre.andnbsp;
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a comprehensive advice and drafting service on contracts, agreemnts, procurement issues and commercial property matters, and will have approx. two years post qualified working knowledge and experience of advising on and drafting contracts, agreements and commercial leases, and dealing with company formations, company law and commercial matters.
Experience of working in local government is not essential as there will be many opportunities to develop local government understanding.
The working arrangements are flexible.andnbsp; The office base is the Town Hall in Darlington with the opportunity to work from home on an agile basis, in line with the requirements of the team.
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 the opportunity to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time staff)
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with the 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 andldquo;why work for usandrdquo; 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 Role Profile and Employee Information Sheet.
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For a further informal discussion please contact Stephen Foster, Principal Lawyer - Commercial and Procurement on (01325) 405491 or via email to stephen.foster@darlington.gov.uk
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General Information for Applicants:
All applicant email correspondence will come fromandnbsp;donotreply@northeastjobs.org.ukandnbsp;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 403 217 orandnbsp;HR@darlington.gov.ukandnbsp;, who will be happy to assist.
andnbsp;
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a comprehensive advice and drafting service on contracts, agreemnts, procurement issues and commercial property matters, and will have approx. two years post qualified working knowledge and experience of advising on and drafting contracts, agreements and commercial leases, and dealing with company formations, company law and commercial matters.
Experience of working in local government is not essential as there will be many opportunities to develop local government understanding.
The working arrangements are flexible.andnbsp; The office base is the Town Hall in Darlington with the opportunity to work from home on an agile basis, in line with the requirements of the team.
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 the opportunity to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time staff)
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with the 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 andldquo;why work for usandrdquo; 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 Role Profile and Employee Information Sheet.
andnbsp;
For a further informal discussion please contact Stephen Foster, Principal Lawyer - Commercial and Procurement on (01325) 405491 or via email to stephen.foster@darlington.gov.uk
andnbsp;
General Information for Applicants:
All applicant email correspondence will come fromandnbsp;donotreply@northeastjobs.org.ukandnbsp;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 403 217 orandnbsp;HR@darlington.gov.ukandnbsp;, who will be happy to assist.
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