This is an exciting time for Legal Services at Waverley. We’ve recently undergone a restructure and are now taking steps to appoint a number of key roles within this fast-paced team environment. These roles will help shape the future of the team, as we seek to contribute to the delivery of our overall Council commitments for the Borough and its residents.
As Senior Contracts Lawyer, you will lead on a mixed caseload of contractual matters and advise on procurement, which will include acting as the Council’s primary point of contact for all contract transactions.
Key Responsibilities:
Drafting and reviewing Grant Funding Agreements, framework agreements, service level agreements, and contracts relating to all aspects of the Council’s business including a variety of business, goods and service, construction (JCTs and NECs), and works contracts. Assist with advising on procurement and support the Council in navigating the new procurement regime. Assist in drafting, reviewing, and commenting on reports and preparing legal implications for reports to the Council, its Executive, full Council, other Council committees, and other Officer/Member level meetings. Provide high quality and timely legal advice and support to Officers and Members. Attend relevant Council Committees, working groups, and briefings to give legal advice to Officers and Members. Provide support and supervision to the Contracts Lawyer. About you:
Be a qualified solicitor with a valid practising certificate, barrister, or CILEX fellow. Have experience of working in commercial contract law including procurement; any additional experience in other areas of the law (Litigation, Planning, Property, or Corporate Governance) would be beneficial. Be an excellent negotiator, with first-rate communication skills at all levels of seniority. Rewarding you:
Hybrid working (circa one day per week in the office). Local Government Pension Scheme with 17.2% employer contribution. Generous leave allowance. Agile and flexible working policy. Friendly and supportive team. Employee Support Programme. Free on-site parking. We are also committed to your longer-term career development and will support your continuing professional development. This post is politically restricted. If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role prior to applying, please contact: Gillian Carson-Jones, Deputy Borough Solicitor, on 01483 523504 or email
Gillian.Carson-Jones@waverley.gov.uk or Pamela Bowring, Legal Services Business Manager, on 01483 523263 or email
Pamela.Bowring@waverley.gov.uk We do not accept CVs without a completed application form. Closing date for applications:
9:00am Friday 31st January 2025. Interview date:
Wednesday 5th February 2025. Please note we do not accept applications after the time given on the advert.
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Drafting and reviewing Grant Funding Agreements, framework agreements, service level agreements, and contracts relating to all aspects of the Council’s business including a variety of business, goods and service, construction (JCTs and NECs), and works contracts. Assist with advising on procurement and support the Council in navigating the new procurement regime. Assist in drafting, reviewing, and commenting on reports and preparing legal implications for reports to the Council, its Executive, full Council, other Council committees, and other Officer/Member level meetings. Provide high quality and timely legal advice and support to Officers and Members. Attend relevant Council Committees, working groups, and briefings to give legal advice to Officers and Members. Provide support and supervision to the Contracts Lawyer. About you:
Be a qualified solicitor with a valid practising certificate, barrister, or CILEX fellow. Have experience of working in commercial contract law including procurement; any additional experience in other areas of the law (Litigation, Planning, Property, or Corporate Governance) would be beneficial. Be an excellent negotiator, with first-rate communication skills at all levels of seniority. Rewarding you:
Hybrid working (circa one day per week in the office). Local Government Pension Scheme with 17.2% employer contribution. Generous leave allowance. Agile and flexible working policy. Friendly and supportive team. Employee Support Programme. Free on-site parking. We are also committed to your longer-term career development and will support your continuing professional development. This post is politically restricted. If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role prior to applying, please contact: Gillian Carson-Jones, Deputy Borough Solicitor, on 01483 523504 or email
Gillian.Carson-Jones@waverley.gov.uk or Pamela Bowring, Legal Services Business Manager, on 01483 523263 or email
Pamela.Bowring@waverley.gov.uk We do not accept CVs without a completed application form. Closing date for applications:
9:00am Friday 31st January 2025. Interview date:
Wednesday 5th February 2025. Please note we do not accept applications after the time given on the advert.
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