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Senior Lawyer

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Chichester

AI generated summary

  • You should have excellent legal expertise, a commitment to flexible working, and a focus on health and wellbeing, along with a desire for training and development.
  • You will provide legal advice on commercial and construction contracts, procurement matters, and deliver quality legal services to client groups within the Commercial Team.

Requirements

  • an excellent local government pension scheme
  • generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (plus opportunity to buy additional leave)
  • a range of flexible working options, depending on your job role
  • maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave
  • volunteering opportunities
  • training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring
  • a range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers and the opportunity to save over £1,000 a year through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform (see our Staff discounts page if you are a business looking to offer a discount)
  • health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans
  • This post is subject to 3 years referencing and a health check.

Responsibilities

  • Your primary focus will be to provide clear, robust, and balanced advice on commercial contracts, construction contracts and procurement matters within the Commercial Team in Legal Services.
  • As a Senior Lawyer, you will work within the Commercial Team in Legal Services to provide a quality legal service to client groups across the County Council.
  • Key areas include commercial contracts and procurement and other work areas as required by the Senior Lawyer Commercial Team Leader.

FAQs

What is the salary range for the Senior Lawyer position?

The salary range for the Senior Lawyer position is £58,131 to £61,445 per annum.

What is the working pattern for this position?

The working pattern for this position is full time, consisting of 37 hours per week.

Where is the job located?

The job is based at County Hall, Chichester, with hybrid working options available from home.

When will the interviews take place?

The interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 10 March 2025.

What are the key responsibilities of the Senior Lawyer?

The key responsibilities include providing clear, robust, and balanced advice on commercial contracts, construction contracts, and procurement matters within the Commercial Team in Legal Services.

What benefits are offered to employees?

Employees are offered a local government pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement (30 days plus the opportunity to buy additional leave), flexible working options, maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave, volunteering opportunities, training and development, staff discounts, and health and wellbeing benefits.

Who should I contact for more information about the role?

For more information regarding the role, you can contact Jonathan Brown (Principal Lawyer) at Jonathan.Brown@westsussex.gov.uk.

What is required for the application process?

To apply, you need to upload your CV and Cover Letter, outlining your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role, while ensuring any gaps in employment are covered in your CV.

Is this position subject to any checks?

Yes, this position is subject to 3 years referencing and a health check.

How does West Sussex County Council approach diversity and inclusion?

West Sussex County Council is committed to equity, inclusion, and accessibility, encouraging applications from everyone to build a diverse and talented workforce that reflects the communities served.

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West Sussex County Council is committed to improving the quality of life for everyone in West Sussex. As a community leader, employer and provider of services we want to make sure that everyone in West Sussex has the opportunity to achieve their potential, no matter where they live or what their background, individual characteristics or personal circumstances might be. We work with other local authorities, as well as regional, national and international authorities, to deliver services and represent the best interests of the people of the county.

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