We are looking for an experienced commercial lawyer to join our busy Legal team.
Your role will be to provide in-house legal support to the Council in relation to commercial advice in order to support a broad range of general commercial legal work including the opportunity to work on high value strategic projects.
The ideal candidate will have local government experience and experience of advising on a variety of non-standard contracts, SLAs, grant agreements, commercial documents and arrangements in respect of local government matters. You must have the ability and willingness to assist on other areas covered by the team. It is essential that you have good interpersonal skills, are able to plan and organise your own workload with minimal supervision in a supportive environment. You must be able to work to tight court deadlines whilst fulfilling quality and service standards. You will be a strong team player, flexible, enthusiastic and committed.
You must be a qualified Solicitor / Barrister / Chartered Legal Executive.
You will give advice to Senior Managers and officers and should have excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
The ideal candidate must be motivated and enthusiastic and be a pro-active team player who is able to work as part of a small but busy team; can react positively to changing priorities and is willing to embrace new technology and ways of working as well as possessing good interpersonal skills.
Local authority experience is preferable however Rochdale Council will consider private practice and public sector candidates.
The successful candidate will be part of a team which is based in an award winning office accommodation in the town centre which has undergone multi-million pound regeneration. Agile working is available, subject to business need.
Rochdale Borough Council is a great place to work with benefits, such as:
· Parking permit available
· Flexible working hours
· Discounted Gym membership
· Staff Groups, including Gardening, Menopause Café & Crafting
· Workplace Wellbeing initiatives
· Lifestyle savings platform (Vivup)
· Professional fees reimbursed
· Free EAP for immediate family members
· Free Will writing for staff and family
Please click here for information on Number One Riverside and the borough of Rochdale.
At Rochdale Borough Council we are committed to our Values and Behaviours.
· Proud of the difference we make
· Passionate about the diversities of the Borough
· Pioneering and Open in our Approach
Succeed at Rochdale:
· Support to thrive and develop your career
· Progression opportunities
· Culture of learning & development
· Ambitious plans for the future
· Wellbeing support
· Best Corporate Workplace in the UK
· Located at the Heart of Riverside surrounded by shops, cafes, bars & leisure facilities
· Fabulous public transport links
If you would like an informal chat, or have any questions about the role, please contact Susan Hedges on: 01706 924696 or email: susan.hedges@rochdale.gov.uk
To apply please upload your CV together with a supporting statement that provides evidence of how you meet the essential requirements of the attached person specification
Please include reference to your qualifications that are specified on the person specification within your CV/supporting statement
Please ensure you anonymise your CV and supporting statement.
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff to share this commitment
Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role