Assistant Lawyer – Contracts, Procurement & Property
Posted 1 week ago by Lawyers In Local Government
£20 Per hour
Undetermined
Hybrid
Horsham, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Assistant Lawyer in Contracts, Procurement & Property will provide professional legal services to the Council, focusing on contracts, procurement, corporate projects, and property matters. This role involves acting as a case holder and working collaboratively with client departments to ensure positive outcomes. The position offers flexibility in working arrangements and is part of a supportive and experienced team. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and eager to develop skills in this area of law.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the provision of a comprehensive legal service to the Council.
- Focus on contracts, procurement, company/corporate projects, and property matters.
- Act as a case holder with a varied mix of legal matters.
- Work in partnership with client departments to ensure quality service delivery.
Key Skills:
- Legal knowledge in contracts, procurement, and property law.
- Ability to work collaboratively with various departments.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Enthusiasm for developing skills in legal services.
Salary (Rate): £20.48 per Hour
City: Barry
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Legal
Assistant Lawyer - Contracts, Procurement & Property
Closing date: 05-Aug-2025
Reference Number: RES00446
Location: Barry
Actual salary :£18.72 - £20.48 per Hour
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time
About Us
We are looking to recruit an Assistant Lawyer in our Contracts, Procurement & Property team. The focus of our team is on enabling quality service delivery, working in partnership with client departments and to help ensure positive outcomes for the Vale of Glamorgan. You will act as a case holder with a varied mix of matters and provide professional legal services to the Council related to the Council’s contracts, procurement, company/corporate projects and property. We are a well-respected, friendly and experienced team and are proud of the benefits that we offer and welcome applications from lawyers who want to work remotely, flexibly or part time. We take diversity and inclusivity seriously and are looking to build and maintain a service which reflects the community which we represent. We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary, generous pension contribution, flexible working, and an employee assistance programme. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who may possess or wish to gain skills and experience in this area of work.
About The Role
Pay Details: Grade 8; SCP26 – SCP30 (£36,124 - £39,513)
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 37 hours per week / Monday to Friday
Main Place of Work: Civic Offices
Description
To assist in the provision of a comprehensive legal service to the Council, with an emphasis on the Council’s contracts, procurement, company/corporate projects and property.
About you: You will need: Please see attached job description / person specification for further information
DBS Check Required: Standard
For Further Information, contact: Justine Cass JCass@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Please see attached job description / person specification for further information