Contracts Locum Lawyer

Contracts Locum – South West – 3 Months Initial – Remote Working – £60 umbrella
Venn Group’s specialist legal team is currently working with a reputable Local Authority in the South West who are recruiting for a Contracts Locum to join their department.
This is a full-time position, offered for an initial term of 3 months, to start as soon as possible. It will be worked on a fully remote basis. The role has arisen to cover the ongoing permanent recruitment process in the team.
This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive to become part of an innovative Local Authority.
 
Duties may include:

• Providing specialist procurement and contract law services and policy advice  
• Providing legal services in respect of procurement and contract law transactions including all negotiations on behalf of the Council as may be necessary
• On behalf of the Chief Officer - Legal and Regulatory Services, HR and Corporate Policy and Group Manager - Legal and Democratic Services – preparing and approving reports for Council, Cabinet and other committee meetings and represent the Chief Officer at such meetings within the remit of the team
• Maintaining the high standards of the department through compliance with the LEXCEL standard
• Assisting in the development and implementation of performance management processes within the department in association with the Chief Executive’s Business Plan
• Supervising the work of the Paralegal and assist in providing professional support to others within the team
• Undertaking the Health and Safety responsibilities which fall within a manager’s role and the personal Health and Safety responsibilities within the HASAWA 1974
• Ensuring that all activities are operated in accordance with Equal Opportunities legislation and Best Practice

An hourly umbrella rate of up to £60 DOE is offered for this position.
For further information, please contact Charlotte Foley or Lara Ruthven on 0117 930 8760, alternatively email cfoley@venngroup.com with details of your availability and your current CV.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.