Senior Legal Officer - Contract Solicitor
* Job Type: Flexible Hybrid working arrangment, Full Time, Temporary Contract
* Location: Doncaster, DN1
* Salary: £42.55 PAYE per hour / £55 Umbrella
We are seeking an experienced Contract Solicitor to provide high-level legal support and advice, ensuring the successful delivery of key commercial projects for the Council. This role involves working both from home and in our Doncaster office, covering a broad range of contractual matters.
Day-to-day of the role:
1. Provide high-quality, timely legal and commercial advice to the Council, its officers, and elected members to ensure lawful decisions are taken in the best interests of the Council.
2. Offer legal advice in the form of written or oral communication, draft contracts, construction contracts, grants, and other commercial documents to ensure the Council meets its legal obligations within project timelines.
3. Represent the Council and deputise for other Council Officers to ensure continuous access to commercial advice and assistance.
4. Ensure that work is undertaken in accordance with relevant professional and Council standards, contributing to the development and delivery of a modern legal service.
5. Prepare and present training programmes to team members, other Council officers, partners, and elected members to maintain up-to-date legal knowledge relevant to ...