Job Description

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people's lives.

About the Role

We are recruiting a Lawyer/Senior Lawyer (Grade 9/10) to join our legal team as a Contracts/Procurement Lawyer. The working hours are 37 hours and there is an opportunity to work flexibly over the week .


To be appointed at Grade 10 you will be a solicitor, barrister or legal executive experienced in Contract/Procurement law or, if you have transferrable skills and you are prepared to gain the knowledge you would be appointed at Grade 9. You will be working in partnership with the Council's Legal Services and Council's corporate teams. You will be dedicated to providing advice on all aspects of Contract/Procurement law and in so doing providing an essential legal service to the Council. Whilst there may be opportunities to undertake advocacy in commercial litigation cases, applicants without rights of advocacy will considered.


Within this role you will be expected to:

Handle a full caseload of contract/procurement law matters and provide advice on all aspects of this area of practice Attend legal meetings Negotiate and draft documents including contracts, letters, statements and threshold documents.

About the Team

The Place Legal Team provides legal advice to the Council mainly in relation to Contracts, Procurement, Highways Law, Planning and Environmental Law. This role specifically relates to advice and representation in relation to Contract and Procurement law. At the more senior level of the role, we are seeking candidates with experience, comprehensive knowledge of the work practices, processes, procedures and policies relating to the service area in these subject areas . You will be managed be an experienced Team Manager who reports to a Service Manager.

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what's involved, please contact via email with a contact number either Donna Marks Head of Legal Services & Deputy Monitoring Officer at

donna_marks@bathnes.gov.uk

or the Service Manager Carrie-Ann Evans at

Carrie-Ann_Evans@BATHNES.GOV.UK

Interview date: 04/09/2025

No Agencies Please.

Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council's at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.*

About Bath & North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to

https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples live. Find out more about our values at

https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at

https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity

We are a Disability Confident Employer find out more at

https://shorturl.at/ajrsW

Please note that this role is subject to a Basic DBS Check.

The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.