Senior Commercial Contracts and Procurement Solicitor Interims
Senior Commercial Contracts and Procurement Solicitor Interims
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18-04-2025
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Job Description
23 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced legal professional to join a local authority as a Senior Commercial Contracts and Procurement Solicitor (Interim).
The post holder will support the Chief Contracts Lawyer in delivering highquality legal services in respect of commercial contracts procurement economic regeneration and associated areas.
The role includes managing complex legal caseloads providing strategic legal advice overseeing the development of junior team members and contributing to corporate leadership and service transformation.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Support the Chief Contracts Lawyer in the planning coordination and of legal work relating to contracts and commercial matters.
Manage and supervise a Contracts Lawyer including allocation of work and development support.
Undertake a complex personal caseload involving the drafting negotiation and completion of a wide range of contracts and commercial documentation.
Provide legal advice on contract claims and disputes including those arising from building contracts.
Act as Client Officer for externally procured legal work related to procurement.
Monitor and advise on changes in relevant law and practice disseminating information and delivering training as required.
Prepare legal implications for committee reports and attend senior officer and memberlevel meetings as needed.
Assist with general litigation and legal advice functions within the wider legal services team.
Meet chargeable hour targets and contribute to the Contracts Section s performance standards.
Assist in developing effective internal procedures and reporting frameworks.
Deputise for the Chief Contracts Lawyer as required.
Skills/Experience:
Indepth knowledge of contract law public procurement law tort and commercial law including building contracts.
Proven ability to draft negotiate and finalise complex contract documentation.
Demonstrable ability to interpret and apply legislation case law and policy developments to practice.
Strong communication and presentation skills both written and oral.
Experience supervising legal professionals and supporting their professional development.
Competent in the use of legal IT systems and performance management tools.
Able to work collaboratively within a team and across departments.
Committed to delivering services in line with the Council s equality and diversity standards.
Additional Information:
Qualified solicitor barrister (England or comparable jurisdiction) or FILEX.
In-depth knowledge of contract law, public procurement law, tort, and commercial law, including building contracts. Proven ability to draft, negotiate, and finalise complex contract documentation. Demonstrable ability to interpret and apply legislation, case law, and policy developments to practice. Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and oral. Experience supervising legal professionals and supporting their professional development. Competent in the use of legal IT systems and performance management tools. Able to work collaboratively within a team and across departments. Committed to delivering services in line with the Council s equality and diversity standards.
Education
Qualified solicitor, barrister (England or comparable jurisdiction), or FILEX.
Employment Type
Full Time
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