£40,578 - £43,570  (plus 10% market supplement)

Location: Westgate, Barnsley, South Yorkshire (This would be the normal base of work for this role, however, due to the current Government guidance around social distancing and our evolving ways of working, this means that you may be required to work remotely (e.g. from home/other locations). We will discuss this with you during the recruitment process.)

This post requires a Basic Criminal Record Check

Prospective employees will be required to give a reasonable account of any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of time living abroad.

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If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.

About the Post:

Barnsley is a strong, well-managed and capable council. It punches above its weight, regionally and nationally. The Legal Services Business Unit supports the delivery of key Council priorities contributing to its vision of a brighter future and a better Barnsley. We are recruiting commercial senior legal officers.

For the commercial senior legal officer positions, you need to have experience in some or all of the following areas - contracts, procurement, construction, charities, company secretarial and information law.

In return, we can offer you:

• A fine location, in a progressive vibrant town, rich in culture and bordering on the Peak District;

• Excellent conditions of employment with a fair employer, and a defined benefit pension;

• A first-class office environment and the benefits of flexible working.

We’re thrilled to have achieved Investors in People (IIP) Gold status for how we lead and develop people and support employees to be truly excellent and to achieve their full potential.

Now we’d like you to be part of our success. At a time of ambitious, complex and far-reaching transformation at our Council, your legal expertise will make a huge difference. We will rely on your specialist knowledge, skilled advice and insightful challenge to ensure we make a success of change for the benefit of all our communities.

Our award-winning council demands creativity, ambition and a focus on people. You will help us to be more innovative, more efficient, to strive for excellence and demonstrate best value for money. Help to shape a better future with us.

What you’ll need

To join us, you must be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister, or a Legal Executive (CILEx) with a level 6 qualification. You will have significant relevant specialist experience in your practice area. You’ll show a commitment to contributing to the achievement of the Council’s priorities and will demonstrate the Council’s values of honesty, teamwork, excellent service, and taking pride in what we do.

Apply

To achieve your ambitions while shaping a bright future for our communities, apply now.

So, if you are looking for an exciting new challenge with an employer of choice, we would love to hear from you, email jasonfield2@barnsley.gov.uk to get in touch. We welcome the opportunity to have an informal chat about the role, including any questions you may have about flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

Closing date: 8 July 2022

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