Senior Lawyer - Contracts and Commercial

Job description Are you are an ambitious, innovative solicitor, barrister or CILEX with contracts and commercial experience, who would relish the opportunity to influence change? City of York Council has an exciting opportunity for an experienced, ambitious and innovative senior lawyer to join our legal services team. If you thrive in working in a busy environment as part of a friendly team, this may be the next career opportunity for you. The role will be based in the contracts and commercial team, supporting the Council''s major projects teams, working on a range of multi-disciplined, high-profile projects, such as York Station Gateway , York Outer Ring Road , and York Castle Gateway along with other exciting redevelopment projects taking place in York.The role will also support the Council on a wide range of contractual and commercial matters, from day-to-day commercial work as well as complex and high value project work.As part of a wider legal service, you will be at the forefront of big changes as we implement the new Council Plan. You may have built your career and experience by working in the public sector, but we also welcome applications from candidates who have not worked in the local government legal sector before, those who are looking for a career change or those who may be returning to work after a break. Our offer to you: flexi-time, term-time only, job sharing and part-time working options 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days after 5 years continuous ..... full job details .....