Role Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality legal advice, supporting internal departments and Senior Officers on a range of complex commercial contracts, procurement, and construction agreements
- Manage a complex caseload involving the supply of goods, works and services
- Draft, review and advise bespoke and standard-form commercial agreements
- Advise on public procurement legislation, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, subsidy control and all other relevant legislation
- Identify and advise on legal and commercial risk, protecting Council interests
- Provide wider legal advice to council departments as required
Candidate Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive (or equivalent) with substantial post-qualification experience
- Strong knowledge of commercial and procurement matters within a Local Authority setting
- Strong stakeholder management skills, wit experience advising Senior Officers, Members and corporate leadership teams
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Rate:
Not specified
Location:
United Kingdom
IR35 Status:
Not specified
Remote Status:
Hybrid
Industry:
Legal & Compliance
Seniority Level:
Mid-Level