Legal Officer – Corporate (12 months FTC) X 2 posts
2 x 12 month positions available
Salary £27,741 to £32,234 per annum
Homeworker
Ref number W1825
Closing Date 24/03/2022
To provide legal and procedural advice and legal transactional work in an effective and efficient way to ensure high quality legal services on contentious and non-contentious matters.
Cheshire West and Chester Council brings a fresh and energetic approach to providing top quality services for its many customers and communities. West Cheshire is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.
You will work as part of a friendly and dynamic team in a role which will be predominantly focused on contractual matters and internal governance in a variety of client areas and therefore good knowledge and understanding of contract law and practice is essential.
The post holder should have a legal qualification, including CILEX or LPC qualification or as a minimum be working towards professional qualification at postgraduate level.
For an informal chat, please contact Gemma Williams, Legal Manager on 07518905084 or gemma.williams@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
The contractual work location for this role is listed above however you may be required to work from a range of work locations or sites within the Borough and may also be required to work from home, depending on the needs of the service.
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Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please click the Equality Policy for more information.
Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £9.50 per hour for all contracted hours.
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