Employer: London Borough Of Waltham Forest Location: To be confirmed Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time DBS Check: No Closing Date: 28/02/2025 at 23:59 Reference: 1621 JOB DESCRIPTION Organisation : London Borough of Waltham Forest Directorate: Resources Grade: PO3 - PO6 Salary: £44,331 - £55,620 Retention Bonus/ Market Supplement: N/A Contract Type: Full Time / Permanent Working hours per week: 36 Weeks per year: 52 Application Deadline: 28/02/2025 Proposed Interview Date(s): w/c 03/03/2025 Reference: 1621 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the Mayor of London's Good Work Standard employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. About the role: We are looking to recruit two Contracts Lawyers to join our Waltham Forest Commercial Law Team. You will be part of a small team of Contracts lawyers advising on contract and procurement law across the full range of local authority services including construction, social care, professional and other services and across all types of contractual arrangements. You will have experience of contract and procurement law especially advising in relation to the new Procurement Act 2023, subsidy regime and all contractual matters. You should have experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating various goods and services contracts, framework agreements, call-off contracts and advising on data sharing and GDPR matters. You will be confident in drafting bespoke contractual provisions and demonstrate both a 'can-do' and a commercial attitude. Both posts will be part of the Council's Lexcel accredited Legal Services and will contribute to the excellent standards of service we deliver to our clients. Key Responsibilities: Responsible for giving timely and accurate legal advice, undertaking advocacy (where required in the role) and providing guidance and support to clients. To deal with complex casework and arrange representation in courts, tribunals or inquiries in order to ensure the Council's position is represented in the most cost-effective and efficient manner. Advise and undertake work in all aspects of the responsibilities of the role. Keep up to date with all legislation, case law and best practice to assure the quality of legal advice and support to clients. Ensure compliance with all relevant professional standards including the Solicitors Code of Conduct. Undertake original drafting of complex legal documentation for the areas of responsibility in the role. Ensure that risk and conflict of interest is constantly monitored in respect of all casework undertaken. Qualifications and Requirements: Practising Solicitor or Barrister or FILEX. Relevant post qualification experience in the legal profession. Ability to handle complex legal matters within area of responsibility. Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines whilst handling a diverse workload. Terms and conditions: Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks. Satisfactory declaration of interest. Continued professional body registration. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Alexandra Jacobs, Principal Lawyer at or 07800 874004 or Jeremy Walling, Assistant Director Commercial Law at or 07817 387023. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email so we can arrange an alternative application method.J-18808-Ljbffr