Locum Commercial & Contracts Solicitor

• Providing advice and assistance on all legal aspects of procurement, tenders and contracts including interpretation, drafting, contract management, disputes and termination.
• Ensuring compliance with procurement regulations and the Council’s Constitution
• Advice on local government and contract and commercial law generally
• Supporting income generation by providing advice to external clients in respect of commercial and contractual matters
• Engaging in marketing activities including attending networking events, presenting training courses and writing website articles.
• Supporting the Head of Legal and Commercial Services and Legal Services Team Manager to ensure legality in the Council’s decision making process and that the council’s various committees, boards, groups and working parties have the appropriate level of legal advice and support
• To attend or represent the Head of Legal and Commercial Services or Legal Services Team Manager at meetings (including evening meetings) of Council, committees, sub-committees and other boards, groups and working parties as requested.
• To provide assistance to the Head of Legal and Commercial Services and Legal Services Team Manager on issues of corporate governance including officer / member training, review of the constitution, and providing advice on compliance and corporate governance.

If you have any questions about this role or wish to apply, please contact isobel@deekay.co.uk who will respond at the earliest convenience.