We are currently working in partnership with a Local Authority who are recruiting for a Contracts Lawyer on a six month fully remote working locum contract. The position is full time hours (37 hours/week), is due to start immediately and is offering a negotiable hourly rate dependent on experience.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor, barrister, CILEX Fellow or have extensive experience working at an equivalent level.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Providing sound legal advice and guidance in relation to procurement and contract matters
• Carrying out, with a minimum of supervision, a wide range of legal work as required, including the drafting of any necessary legal documents
• Advising on and dealing with all legal matters relating to contract and public procurement law, related governance and other general legal matters affecting the Council
• Counselling on and dealing with all legal matters relating to subsidy control
• Tailoring the presentation and format of legal advice to suit the level of understanding of the instructing Council Officer
• Participating in project teams to provide governance and procurement input
• Negotiating drafting of contracts and other arrangements for shared or integrated services and delivering major projects
• Keeping clients informed of new legislation and case law relevant to their operations, including training seminars where appropriate and ensuring that they maintain a sound application of legal requirements
• Working closely with the Council’s Procurement team to ensure that templates for standard terms and conditions, framework agreements and also Contract Standing Orders and the Procurement Manual are kept under review
• Approving reports for, and attending to give legal and procedural advice at, Corporate Management team, Executive and other groups of Members or Officers as may be required
• Enabling decisions to be taken and implemented in accordance with the law and the Council’s Constitution

Experience required:

• Experience working in Local Authorities in a contracts/procurement focused role

Skills/knowledge/qualifications required:

• Qualified as a solicitor, barrister, CILEX Fellow or have extensive experience working at an equivalent level

Rewards and Benefits:

• Fully remote working

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week
• Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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