Service Care Solutions is working with a Local Authority to recruit an experienced Senior Contracts Lawyer to join its established Legal Services team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal professional with a strong background in commercial contracts and procurement to take on a varied and challenging caseload within a local government environment. Working independently under the supervision of the Principal Lawyer, you will provide expert legal advice and support across a broad range of contract and procurement matters. This will include routine and complex legal matters, as well as high-profile and politically sensitive cases.
Salary: £55,224 – £60,905 per annum Location: Essex / Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office Contract: Permanent
Key Responsibilities as a Senior Contracts Lawyer:
- Independently manage a varied caseload of commercial contracts and procurement matters.
- Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial and construction contracts, including JCT and NEC agreements.
- Ensure contracts comply with relevant legislation, regulations and organisational policies.
- Review and provide legal comments on reports relating to governance and decision-making procedures.
- Advise on the interpretation and application of Contract Procedure Rules.
- Handle high-profile, complex and politically sensitive legal matters.
About you as a Senior Contracts Lawyer:
- A relevant UK Law Degree or Diploma from the Institute of Legal Executives.
- Completed the relevant practice requirements to qualify as a Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX).
- A current practising certificate with the relevant professional regulatory body.
- Previous experience working within Local Government.
- A strong background in commercial contracts and procurement law.
- Experience drafting, negotiating and reviewing commercial and construction contracts, particularly JCT and NEC agreements.
- Knowledge of procurement legislation, governance requirements and Contract Procedure Rules.
- The ability to independently manage a complex and varied caseload.
Benefits:
- Permanent position with a Local Authority.
- Hybrid working arrangement with just 2 days per week required in the office.
- Public sector pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave
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