Senior Contracts Lawyer
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Job Summary
- Lead and manage complex procurement and contract issues across Council services.
- Offer specialized legal counsel on:
- Public Procurement
- Contract Law
- Local Government Powers
- Governance
- Joint Working Arrangements
- Public Sector Partnerships
- Public Procurement
- Draft negotiate and finalize a diverse range of commercial contracts and procurement documents.
- Advise on the procurement of goods services and works.
- Support strategic projects and transformation initiatives.
- Provide guidance on procurement routes tender processes framework agreements and contract award procedures.
- Offer legal support for collaborative arrangements with public sector partners.
- Prepare and review Council policies and governance documents related to procurement and contracts.
- Keep clients updated on legislative and regulatory changes.
- Deliver training and guidance to Members officers and stakeholders.
- Advise on Cabinet Committee and governance reports.
- Attend meetings to provide legal advice and support.
- Prepare instructions for Counsel and attend conferences as needed.
- Manage relationships with external solicitors and specialist advisors when required.
- Assist the Chief Legal Officer in developing and managing the contracts workstream.
- Qualified Solicitor Barrister or Fellow of CILEX with a current practising certificate.
- Extensive experience in advising on:
- Public Procurement Law
- Commercial Contracts
- Local Authority Contracting Arrangements
- Public Procurement Law
- Comprehensive understanding of:
- UK Procurement Legislation
- Public Contract Regulations
- Governance
- Administrative Law
- UK Procurement Legislation
- Proven experience in drafting and negotiating complex contract documentation.
- Experience advising senior officers and stakeholders on procurement strategy and contract management.
- Experience working on high-value and complex commercial projects.
- Excellent drafting negotiation and communication skills.
- Ability to independently manage a complex caseload.
- Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in Local Government legal matters.
- Experience in delivering procurement training.
- Experience preparing Cabinet and Committee reports.
- Experience supporting shared services and public sector partnership arrangements.
- Experience managing external legal advisers and consultants.
- 378.73 per day (Umbrella)
- 3 Month Contract
- Hybrid Working
- 1-2 Days Per Week Office Attendance
- Bi-Weekly Pay
- Opportunity to advise on high-profile procurement and commercial projects.
- Exposure to strategic Local Authority programmes and partnerships.
- Senior-level role within a dynamic and supportive legal team.
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Essential Requirements Qualified Solicitor Barrister or Fellow of CILEX with a current practising certificate. Significant experience advising on: Public Procurement Law Commercial Contracts Local Authority Contracting Arrangements Strong understanding of: UK Procurement Legislation Public Contract Regulations Governance Requirements Administrative Law Experience drafting and negotiating complex contract documentation. Experience advising senior officers and stakeholders on procurement strategy and contract management. Experience working on high-value and complex commercial projects. Excellent drafting negotiation and communication skills. Ability to manage a complex caseload independently. Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving abilities. Desirable Requirements Local Government legal experience. Experience delivering procurement training. Experience preparing Cabinet and Committee reports. Experience supporting shared services and public sector partnership arrangements. Experience managing external legal advisers and consultants. Whats on Offer 378.73 per day (Umbrella) 3 Month Contract Hybrid Working 1-2 Days Per Week Office Attendance Bi-Weekly Pay Opportunity to advise on high-profile procurement and commercial projects. Exposure to strategic Local Authority programmes and partnerships. Senior-level role within a busy and supportive legal team. Suitable for candidates with experience as a Senior Contracts Lawyer Procurement Lawyer Commercial Contracts Solicitor Commercial Lawyer Principal Contracts Lawyer Local Government Solicitor Senior Legal Counsel or Public Procurement Specialist.
