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Form of workWe currently have an exciting opportunity within the Council’s Legal Services Team for an Assistant Solicitor/Senior Legal Executive (Contracts and Procurement). The Council are seeking to expand its motivated and highly professional team by welcoming individuals who are committed to excellence in their work.
If successful, you will not only focus on providing Contracts and/or Procurement advice to the Council, its Officers and Members but you will also have the opportunity to work in other areas of the Legal Services team, providing timely and effective specialist advice across the Council.
This is a valuable and unique opportunity for the post holder to develop all-round experience in Local Government legal practice and become an integral part of the team.
The main duties, with appropriate supervision and training, will include:
- Providing advice and support on matters relating to Contracts and/or procurement to the Council, its Officers and Members.
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts, providing advice regarding risks relating to proposed procurements and providing support on corporate projects.
- Delivering practical and high-calibre legal advice to client departments and ensuring that they are aware of, and are able to comply with, lawful requirements in a transparent manner.
- Contributing to the preparation of Committee Reports and attendance at Council and Committee meetings from time to time as directed and required.
- Providing pragmatic advice across a range of Local Government work, providing appropriate solutions that are legally and constitutionally compliant.
- Undertaking research and providing advice to the Council in the areas of Contract / Procurement law specifically, and Local Government law generally.
Importantly, the role allows for a flexible combination of home and office working. Flexible working arrangements are offered to support a positive home / work balance and an attractive annual leave entitlement, plus Christmas shutdown, supplements this further.
Attendance at team-meetings would normally be expected via Teams but there will also be a requirement to attend in-person meetings from time to time. You may also be required to undertake site visits.
Some background in Contracts and Procurement is preferable, although all levels of experience will be considered. Prior Local Government experience is also desirable but not required. You will be flexible and willing to train in and assist with new areas of law related to the role.
You will be expected to demonstrate your ability to use judgement and initiative, to work as part of a team, to problem solve and to effectively manage your caseload.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
Closing date: 18 February 2024 @ 23:59
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