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Assistant Borough Secretary (Property and Contracts)

Closing Date: 23rd December 2011 at 11.59pm. Directorate: Borough Secretary's Location: Westgate Plaza One, Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Working Arrangements: Flexible working in operation Hours of Work: 37 Temporary Period: Permanent Job Share: This post IS open to Job Share Not suitable for Secondment. Flexible Working in Operation: Yes

This is an outstanding opportunity to build on your experience and professional expertise as a seasoned lawyer. You will head up the legal work supporting the commercial contract, property, procurement, planning and highways related activity of a major local authority. Reporting to the Borough Secretary and Solicitor you will oversee the work of your team and contribute directly to the management of Barnsley Legal Services. You will in particular be expected to play a leading role in major corporate and commercial transactions drawing on your previous experience whilst supporting the work of other lawyers within the team in this and other areas of the team's overall responsibility. A background in local authority legal work would particularly advantageous.

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Further details are available from our website or (01226) 772250.

CVs will not be accepted.

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