Grade: JK-M
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Location:
Flexibility over agreeing which one of our Council Offices locations the role is based from, with hybrid working opportunities and a requirement to cover the North Yorkshire area for hearings and meetings. We have an exciting opportunity for a
Corporate and Commercial Lawyer/Solicitor
to join our ambitious and high performing legal team. Across the legal service, we have over 60 lawyers supported by a dedicated practice manager and paralegal team. The legal team is part of Legal and Democratic Services within the Chief Executive’s Group. The Council provides a range of services across North Yorkshire, and the legal team provides a comprehensive and efficient legal service to officers, the Executive, full Council, its Committees and Members, and external clients. The role will form part of the newly established Major Projects legal team, and will primarily focus on providing legal support to the range of corporate delivery structures adopted by the council in its service provision. The Major Projects legal team advises and supports a range of regeneration and economic development projects across North Yorkshire, as well as providing advice to the newly formed York and North Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority. There is opportunity for this role to also support the wide range of projects being undertaken by both organisations. The role represents a fantastic opportunity for the right person to develop a career within the Council and be surrounded by a supportive, established team of professionals who will help individuals grow and develop within their roles. As England's largest county, North Yorkshire's natural beauty is captured in its stunning coastlines, scenic rural villages and market towns, as well as two spectacular national parks. North Yorkshire really is a beautiful place to live and work, rich in heritage and culture. There are a range of benefits available to employees such as flexible hybrid working practices; a market-leading pension scheme; payment of solicitor’s annual practicing certificates; a generous leave entitlement; a commitment to staff development and continuous learning, together with access to modern technologies to aid flexible working practices. More information can be found in our Total Rewards Brochure. To be successful, you will be experienced in the areas of work detailed in the job specification and be able to demonstrate the skills and competencies listed therein. If you would like to be a part of our supportive team, who can not only support you but who will help you grow and develop within your role, then we would like to hear from you. For an informal discussion and more information in relation to the Corporate and Commercial Lawyer Solicitor role, please call
Carol Rehill , Head of Legal (Major Projects) on
01723384322
or email
carol.rehill@northyorks.gov.uk . Key dates: Close date: 12 January 2025 Interview date: Week Commencing 20 th
January 2025
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Flexibility over agreeing which one of our Council Offices locations the role is based from, with hybrid working opportunities and a requirement to cover the North Yorkshire area for hearings and meetings. We have an exciting opportunity for a
Corporate and Commercial Lawyer/Solicitor
to join our ambitious and high performing legal team. Across the legal service, we have over 60 lawyers supported by a dedicated practice manager and paralegal team. The legal team is part of Legal and Democratic Services within the Chief Executive’s Group. The Council provides a range of services across North Yorkshire, and the legal team provides a comprehensive and efficient legal service to officers, the Executive, full Council, its Committees and Members, and external clients. The role will form part of the newly established Major Projects legal team, and will primarily focus on providing legal support to the range of corporate delivery structures adopted by the council in its service provision. The Major Projects legal team advises and supports a range of regeneration and economic development projects across North Yorkshire, as well as providing advice to the newly formed York and North Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority. There is opportunity for this role to also support the wide range of projects being undertaken by both organisations. The role represents a fantastic opportunity for the right person to develop a career within the Council and be surrounded by a supportive, established team of professionals who will help individuals grow and develop within their roles. As England's largest county, North Yorkshire's natural beauty is captured in its stunning coastlines, scenic rural villages and market towns, as well as two spectacular national parks. North Yorkshire really is a beautiful place to live and work, rich in heritage and culture. There are a range of benefits available to employees such as flexible hybrid working practices; a market-leading pension scheme; payment of solicitor’s annual practicing certificates; a generous leave entitlement; a commitment to staff development and continuous learning, together with access to modern technologies to aid flexible working practices. More information can be found in our Total Rewards Brochure. To be successful, you will be experienced in the areas of work detailed in the job specification and be able to demonstrate the skills and competencies listed therein. If you would like to be a part of our supportive team, who can not only support you but who will help you grow and develop within your role, then we would like to hear from you. For an informal discussion and more information in relation to the Corporate and Commercial Lawyer Solicitor role, please call
Carol Rehill , Head of Legal (Major Projects) on
01723384322
or email
carol.rehill@northyorks.gov.uk . Key dates: Close date: 12 January 2025 Interview date: Week Commencing 20 th
January 2025
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