Major Projects Lawyer (Corporate)

We are seeking to recruit an experienced lawyer to join our friendly, dedicated and skilled team, and to lead and assist in the provision of (predominantly) commercial, contract, procurement, governance and subsidy control advice to the wider Council departments and functions.

Organisation: Cheshire West and Chester Council
Location: Ellesmere Port
Job Category: Legal and Governance
Grade: CWAC NJC – Grade 11
Salary Min: £48,072 per annum
Salary Max: £54,992 per annum
Hours per week: 37
Weeks per year: 52.143
Employment Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 07/05/2026
Ref No: W4399

Documents

BABC 7155 Lawyer Major Projects G11 JDPS (2).docx

Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.

The role will involve providing advice and assistance on a wide range of commercial matters, including contracts, procurement, corporate and subsidy control.

For an informal chat about this role please contact Paul Cassidy – paul.cassidy@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

To apply please visit https://jobs.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/vacancy/major-projects-lawyer-corporate-605988.html

To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk

No candidate will meet every single requirement – if your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see 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 £12.60 per hour for all contracted hours.

For any technical enquiries please email Sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk and quote job reference number in all correspondence.