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. Working for us will give you access to a wide range of development opportunities, enabling you to expand your knowledge and career.
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 is not essential to be successful in this role.
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.
For more information about this role, please read the attached Job Profile.
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.
What can we offer you?
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. Our employees are at the very heart of the services we provide to the community; to help us achieve our ambitions, we want the best possible team.
The diversity of the Kirklees area is a real strength and something we are very proud of. We’re keen for this to be represented through our great Kirklees people – and we’d love you to come and join us!
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities.
So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:
jobs@kirklees.gov.uk or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
