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About the Role
This role requires working with an experienced team in the provision of legal advice and drafting of contracts to enable the Council to deliver on its projects and corporate plans, including its extensive transformation and regeneration. Please specify which of the two positions you are applying for when outlining how your experience and skills meet the requirements for this role.
Responsibilities
- Play a key leading role in the successful delivery of quality legal services to the Council.
- Be responsible for a varied and intellectually challenging caseload in relation to contract and procurement matters.
- Provide legal advice and draft contracts to enable the Council to deliver on its projects and corporate plans.
Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive (CILEX).
- At least 4 years PQE.
- A minimum of 3 years PQE if the Law Society Diploma in Local Government Law (or similar relevant qualification) is held.
- Local government experience is ideal, but applications from those in the private sector are also welcome.
Skills
- Contract law
- Procurement law
- Legal drafting
- Legal advice provision
Location
- Croydon
Work Type
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Hybrid Working
Experience Level
- 4 years PQE
- 3 years PQE with specific diploma
Education Level
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive (CILEX)
- Law Society Diploma in Local Government Law (or similar relevant qualification)
Salary/Compensations
- £46,968-£62,766 depending on the level of experience
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements considered
- Hybrid working
- Interview guarantee for disabled applicants who meet minimum criteria
About the Company
- Croydon is London's second largest borough with brilliant and diverse people, businesses, and places.
- The council is undergoing significant change, reshaping and renewing its organisation due to financial challenges.
- The council is focused on getting things right for residents while delivering services differently and within a sustainable financial envelope.
- Croydon Council’s priorities include balancing books, listening to residents, delivering good sustainable services, financial sustainability, working in partnership with diverse communities and businesses, strengthening collaboration with partners, embedding good governance, and developing the workforce.
- Key business plan outcomes include Croydon being a place of opportunity for business, learning, and earning; children and young people thriving; a cleaner, safer, and healthier borough; people leading healthier and independent lives for longer; and new ways of working for Croydon Council.
Equal Opportunity
- Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
- Subject to business needs, flexible working arrangements will be considered.
- As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.
- Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
- The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.