Senior Contracts Solicitor
Local Authority - West Midlands
£400-450 per day - Negotiable DOE
Contract Length - 3-6 months with a view to being extended.
Remote Working
We are working with a local authority based in the West Midlands who are seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Solicitor to join their team.
The successful candidate will be expected to carry a mixed caseload of contracts and procurement work, which includes but is not limited to:
* Providing complex legal and procurement advice to clients on various matters relating to all Directorates of the Council.
* Reviewing, drafting and advising on a variety of complex agreements including frameworks, services contracts, ICT contracts, social care contracts, collaboration agreements, section 75 agreements and various central and local government grant funding arrangements.
* Undertaking the role of lead legal advisor on large complex projects and coordinating advice and roles and responsibilities across the project team.
* Advising on Council Constitution, Procurement Regulations, governance and decision making.
In order to be considered for this role, you should be:
* Qualified legal professional (Solicitor, Barrister or equivalent)
* Experienced in contract and procurement law within a local authority.
* Able to communicate effectively with members, senior officers and clients.
* Self-motivated with excellent organisational skills and an eye for detail.
If you are interested in this role, click the apply button or contact Max using the contact details below:
01772 954200
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