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SalaryService Care Legal are recruiting on behalf of a London Borough Council who are seeking a Senior Contracts Solicitor to join their team on a rolling basis. Please find below further details regarding this position.
ROLE: Senior Contracts & Procurement Lawyer
LOCATION: London / hybrid working
CONTRACT: 3 months ongoing, 36 hours per week
RATE: £45.00 to £55.00 per hour umbrella
Please note that this position is hybrid working.
The Role
- To lead and manage a team of Contracts & Procurement legal professionals progressing complex caseloads
- Matters will include grant funding agreements; commercial contracts and projects, IT contracts, waste contracts, construction contracts; building contracts; collateral warranties, company and charities and public subsidy
- To be involved and lead in the negotiation and drafting of a wide range of legal agreements that are relevant to the Council's work
- To work in adherence to Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016, the Utility Contracts Regulations 2016 and other relevant legislations
The Person
- A qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with a minimum of 2 years' PQE
- Extensive and strong technical knowledge within the field of Contracts & Procurement Law
- Experience of managing a team of lawyer would be essential for this position
- Previous local authority / public sector working experience would also be essential
If this sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969 , or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.
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