* In-house opportunity in Manchester
* Excellent package on offer
About Our Client
This organisation was formed in 2018 to transform the transport system for the North of England, working closely with the government and providing the strategic infrastructure needed for enhanced economic growth.
They bring together local transport authorities, business leaders and delivery partners to create a thriving network in the North.
Job Description
The purpose of the role is to provide specialist legal advice across legal, democratic, contract, procurement and corporate information management services.
Part of the legal and professional support you will provide includes areas such as:
* Procurement law work, including advising on procurement regulated by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015;
* Drafting of contracts for goods, services, works and /or commercial contracts including bespoke legal agreements;
* Drafting public-sector agreements, including works, services, and supplies contracts;
* Drafting and advising on data licenses;
* Contract dispute resolution;
* Managing external legal specialists; and
* Data Protection and Freedom of Information.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Senior Lawyer should have:
* Relevant degree and appropriate legal qualification e.g. Solicitor, CILEx, Barrister
* Contracts & procurement experience
* Working knowledge of the implications of the Freedom of Information Act, Data Protection Legislation and Environmental Information Regulations
* Knowledge of public law, relevant to the transport service
* Experience within Public Sector and Government would be good.
You'll also need to be able to go into the office on hybrid model.
What's on Offer
* A competitive salary ranging from c£53,000 to £62,000
* 28 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays
* Very generous local government pension
* Access to various salary sacrifice benefits
* Access to Flexi-Time Scheme, allowing accrual of up to 18 additional days leave per year
We encourage all qualified Senior Lawyer s who are looking for a challenging and rewarding role in the transport sector to apply for this exciting opportunity in Manchester #J-18808-Ljbffr