Procurement Solicitor
Procurement Solicitor
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04-07-2025
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Job Description
Job Purpose:
The primary responsibility of this role is to handle legal matters within the relevant functional area provide legal advice act as a Solicitor on behalf of the Council and represent the Council in legal proceedings when necessary. The relevant functional area includes Procurement Contracts and general local Government matters. The role involves advising on Procurement Contractual and other non-contentious Local Government law matters drafting procurement documentation contracts statutory orders and other legal documentation as well as performing any other legal work essential for the legal Services functions.
Duties and Responsibilities
Job Specific Requirements
- Provide legal advice and draft appropriate legal documentation related to procurement contract and non-contentious local government law matters.
- Offer legal advice and draft appropriate legal documentation for other non-contentious law matters such as local government highways companies trusts and waste. This includes advising on Contractual and Procurement law matters drafting procurement documentation contracts statutory orders and other legal documentation and performing any other necessary legal work for the legal Services functions.
- Provide legal advice and draft appropriate legal documentation related to the National Adoption Service.
- Support the work of the Procurement team as required based on your grade or level of responsibility within the organization.
- Provide legal advice on matters directed by the Principal Solicitor and/or Director of Governance and Legal Services commensurate with your grade or general level of responsibility within the organization.
- Assist more senior legal staff and support more junior staff on legal issues.
- Stay updated on developments in the relevant areas of law.
- Contribute to the training of staff and clients on legal issues.
Corporate Requirements
- Actively support the principles and practice of equality of opportunity as outlined in the Council s Equal Opportunities Policy.
- Take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and others and comply with all health and safety legislation.
- Adhere to the Council s Corporate Safeguarding Policy and associated policies and procedures and report concerns regarding the safety and wellbeing of children or adults at risk.
- Undertake other duties and/or work as reasonably required based on your grade or general level of responsibility within the organization.
- Work from various locations as needed while the Council supports hybrid working.
Requirements
- Relevant legal qualifications and practicing certificate
- Experience in providing legal advice on procurement contracts and local government law matters
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Requirements: Admitted to the SRA or FCilex Proven experience as a practicing lawyer Strong analytical and research skills Excellent written and verbal communication abilities Ability to work independently and in a team Sound knowledge of legal procedures and regulations
Employment Type
Full Time
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