Salary: £42,403 to £43,421
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location(s): Barrow, Kendal or Penrith (flexible and/or home working is available)
Contract: 2 x Permanent
About this opportunity
A great opportunity has arisen at Westmorland and Furness Council within our Legal Team for a Lawyer to support on the Council’s commercial work.
To be a success in our Legal Team you will have experience of or knowledge in the following:
You will be a strong team player with a proven track record of delivering to deadlines, have effective communication skills and be able to use sound judgement to solve problems. You will be used to working in a busy pressurised environment and will enjoy a challenge.
Other duties will include dealing with a range of matter including providing advice to officers and elected members, attending Council Committees and working groups as required.
You must have good IT literacy skills and an ability to use electronic publications for the purpose of legal work and research are critical.
A commitment to delivering the best possible service for the benefit of our residents and clients, is required.
What can we offer you!
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Application and Interview information
Closing date: 8th July 2024
Interview date: W/C 22nd July 2024
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.
If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.
Safer Recruitment
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
Please read the Supporting Information:
Post Specification
Role Profile
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