£64,354 per annum plus management allowance of £1435

12 – 18 Month Fixed Term Contract – Full Time (37 Hours)
 
Working on a hybrid-remote basis from any of our offices;
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
Shefford, Bedfordshire
Northampton, Northamptonshire
 
Please note that we are also keen to consider applications from those who do not wish to undertake management responsibilities, to whom the £1435 management allowance will not apply.
 
A fantastic opportunity to join an exciting, innovative law firm where you will be given the opportunity to learn and develop in your chosen field and excel in your career
 
Pathfinder Legal Services Ltd is a true one of a kind.  Established in 2015 as an ‘Alternative Business Structure’ (ABS) we are wholly owned by public bodies. We pride ourselves on serving our communities with resilience, enthusiasm and focus.  Working for public sector and not for profit clients is our focus.  A significant proportion of the work we carry out will be for local authorities, however, we have over recent years grown our client base to include more than one hundred organisations across the public and not-for profit sectors.  Our clients include Integrated Care Boards, Foundation Trusts, Charities and Fire Services.
 
We have grown significantly in recent years and are rapidly expanding, with offices based in Huntingdon, Northampton and Shefford.  With over 165 members of staff, our Firm is made up of qualified legal officers, administrative support and finance officers.  We aim to develop our staff to enable them to reach their full potential and to find a career path suitable to each individual.
 
If the chance to play a part in this fast paced but increasingly interesting and challenging area of law interests you, we want to hear from you.
 
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To undertake a varied caseload of legal work covering a range of (but not limited to) commercial law, contracts, procurement, construction, corporate and company law, public health & governance.
 
For candidates wishing to take on management responsibilities, to lead and manage a team of Lawyers, providing innovative and pragmatic legal advice to a range of public sector bodies regarding their contract and procurement issues connected with their functions and other areas of legal practice where necessary.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

•  To provide legal advice and services to client organisations in the areas of contract and procurement and other corporate or constitutional and administrative matters to ensure compliance with statutory duties and obligations and to protect the best interests of the client organisations.
• To provide high quality, innovative, well researched and comprehensive specialist legal advice to clients including elected members and senior officers, managing a complex caseload and delivering advice within the timescales required by the client.
• Act as a source of legal advice and support to any of the client Councils’ Committees and Directorates as directed to cover the absence of colleagues.
• To lead, direct, develop and improve the service to client organisations, in the areas of property to ensure the provision an excellent standard of client care and value for money.
• To act as a legal advisor to client organisations to ensure compliance with statutory duties and obligations and to protect the best interests of the client organisations.  To develop and improve the service officers in relation to the contracts and procurement related areas of practice.  To ensure that professional guidance is given, that expertise is employed and that work is allocated evenly within the team.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with initiative, a proactive approach to problem solving and a real commitment to the job. In return for this we can offer you an excellent benefits package alongside a flexible, modern working environment equipped with the technology needed to enable you to balance the pressures of a busy role.
 
Pathfinder Legal Benefits

• Local Government Pensions Scheme – considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates.
• Flexible working arrangements – we offer flexible hours and hybrid working which allows for remote working but we also require regular office attendance with the aim to give everyone a balanced work/life ratio.
• Family Friendly policies including excellent Maternity, Paternity and Adoption entitlements.
• An exceptional Employee Assistance Program which helps supports employees with workplace changes as well as other work, family and personal issues.
• Cycle To Work scheme.
• A generous minimum annual leave entitlement of 26 days, rising on 5 and 10 years service, plus public holidays. With the option to purchase more annual leave.

To apply for this position please send your CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the Person Specification via the button below. When applying, please quote reference ‘COM-019’.
 
For a copy of the full Job Description and Person Specification and details of our other vacancies, please visit our website www.pathfinderlegal.co.uk/careers.
 
PLEASE NOTE: we will only accept applications where a supporting covering letter showing how you meet the person specification and a CV is submitted.

Closing date: 28 April 2025 @ 12:00

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