Contracts Lawyer

3 months contract with a local authority  

Job Purpose

• Responsible for the delivery of highest quality outcomes and effective legal advice to clients – including the Cabinet, Committees, other Council bodies and elected Members.
  


• To ensure the legal services provided are cost effective and meet the principles of good governance in decision making.
  


• Support the development and delivery of relevant strategies, policies and departmental projects that secure the achievement of key council and service objectives.
  

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• To deliver a high quality, sustainable legal service that complies with the statutory framework and meets the Council’s statutory and contractual obligations.
  


• Advising and attending Committees and sub-committees, members and Chief Officers and frequently advising the Departments in relation to the Law in matters specifically relating to the work of the section.
  


• Devising and implementing new methods, forms and procedures as required by new legislation, revised council policy or generally including the review of changes imposed in relation to specific services.
  


• Determining the effect of new legislation and advising specifically on the impact of new legislation on the delivery of the council’s services or functions.
  


• Preparing reports and comments for reports to council, cabinet committees and sub-committees.
  

Essential Experience Required

• At least 2 years’ experience of working in the field of contracts and public procurement is essential.
  

Essential Qualification Required

• Being an admitted Solicitor of England and Wales with at least 3 years post admission experience or a Barrister called to the bar of England and Wales with at least 3 years post call experience or a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives or a qualified lawyer possessing an equivalent qualification gained in another jurisdiction, with at least 3 years’ post qualification experience. is essential.
  

Additional information to note

• Working hours: 36 hours per week.
  


• Working arrangement – Full-time, hybrid working with two days at our Tooley Street in London Bridge.
  

The role closes soon please apply ASAP.