Commercial Lawyer

Job Title: Commercial Lawyer
Location: Hertford, County Hall
Starting Salary: Starting from: £36,371 per annum plus £4,000 market forces
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Permanent

Diversity: We are an inclusive employer and value a diverse workforce

Employer Pension Contribution:  HCC Employer contribution is 20.6% (it is reviewed once every 3 years and is a defined benefit scheme)

Applicants who are interested in part-time or fixed term roles are welcome to apply

Job Duties:

Hertfordshire County Council offers an ideal opportunity for highly motivated, enthusiastic and organised Lawyers to join a large and thriving public sector legal team.

The Lexcel accredited Legal Services department has over 100 employees, it is one of the largest legal departments in local government and provides a full legal service across all specialisms to both the county council and to other public sector bodies.

We are looking to grow our successful Commercial Law Team with the addition of Commercial Lawyer roles. Previous experience is not essential, but you should have a strong interest in procurement and project work. We would particularly welcome applicants who are keen to develop specialist knowledge in corporate governance, construction and/or regulatory work. The role will involve working closely with managers throughout all departments in the county council who are driving critical organisational change and service improvement.

The Commercial Law Team is a fundamental part of the development of the county council and provides the opportunity to be involved in a broad portfolio of legal work concerned with major projects, complex procurements, establishing and servicing companies and the wider commercialisation of the county council.

For an informal discussion and more information please contact John Oakley, Assistant Chief Legal Officer (Commercial) – Legal Services, at john.oakley@hertfordshire.gov.uk or 01992 555671

Closing Date: Monday 11th July 2022
Interview Date: TBC