Legal Officer (Generalist) (Non-contentious)
Salary: £37,824 - £52,223
Are you a talented lawyer or paralegal looking to make a positive impact on your local community?
Elmbridge Borough Council is seeking a highly motivated and experienced contracts lawyer to join our dynamic legal team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of legal matters, from complex commercial contracts to procurement processes, as well as information governance, while contributing to the development and delivery of essential public services.
Key Responsibilities:
Drafting, negotiating and reviewing a wide variety of contracts, and providing expert legal advice on contract law, procurement law and related regulatory frameworks. Managing a diverse caseload and collaborating with internal client departments to provide the legal support they need, whilst prioritising deadlines. Advising on matters concerning Information Governance and the Council’s obligations arising from the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Data Protection Act 2018. You will have the opportunity to develop your career while helping shape a sustainable and thriving local area. You will work with a group of dedicated people, committed to delivering the best services to its residents and businesses. You will benefit from our excellent pension, as well as the ‘Thrive’ package of employee benefits and discounts with various local businesses and free employee parking. We offer hybrid working arrangements, as well as your birthday off, and we are closed between Christmas and New Year (no annual leave required). If you’re a talented lawyer who is passionate about making a positive impact, we encourage you to submit your application today! If you want to know more, have a look at the job specification and give our Principal Lawyer a call on 01372 474192. Closing date: Friday 21 st
February 2025 Interviews: Week commencing 10 th
March 2025
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Drafting, negotiating and reviewing a wide variety of contracts, and providing expert legal advice on contract law, procurement law and related regulatory frameworks. Managing a diverse caseload and collaborating with internal client departments to provide the legal support they need, whilst prioritising deadlines. Advising on matters concerning Information Governance and the Council’s obligations arising from the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Data Protection Act 2018. You will have the opportunity to develop your career while helping shape a sustainable and thriving local area. You will work with a group of dedicated people, committed to delivering the best services to its residents and businesses. You will benefit from our excellent pension, as well as the ‘Thrive’ package of employee benefits and discounts with various local businesses and free employee parking. We offer hybrid working arrangements, as well as your birthday off, and we are closed between Christmas and New Year (no annual leave required). If you’re a talented lawyer who is passionate about making a positive impact, we encourage you to submit your application today! If you want to know more, have a look at the job specification and give our Principal Lawyer a call on 01372 474192. Closing date: Friday 21 st
February 2025 Interviews: Week commencing 10 th
March 2025
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