Assistant Solicitor Procurement

Aatom Recruitment Limited; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Aatom Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Solicitor Procurement on behalf of a Local Authority. The role focuses on procurement, contracts and general Local Government matters, with hybrid or remote work and a 37-hour week.

You will advise on procurement and contractual issues, draft documentation, and, when needed, represent the Council in courts and tribunals. This 3-month contract requires strong legal skills, professional judgment, and the ability to collaborate with clients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Evidence of strong legal expertise in Procurement and Local Government law.
• Ability to lead by example and take responsibility for standards.
• Excellent judgement and the ability to inspire confidence in clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on Procurement, Contracts and governance for Local Government.
• Draft procurement documents, contracts, statutory orders and related materials.
• Represent the Council in Court, Tribunals, hearings and inquiries when required.

Skills

Legal expertise

Leadership by example

Client advisory

Job description

Aatom Recruitment is looking for an Assistant Solicitor Procurement on behalf of a Local Authority.

Job Title: Assistant Solicitor Procurement

Contract Duration: 3 Months

Hours Per Week: 37

Work Pattern: The role could be done hybrid or working remotely.

Note: The relevant functional area is Procurement, Contracts and general local Government matters. The work will include advising on Procurement, Contractual as well as other non-contentious Local Government law matters (including governance and decision making); drafting procurement documentation, contracts, statutory orders and other documentation; and carrying out any other legal work necessary for the performance of the legal Services functions

ROLE PURPOSE:

• The post holder will need to demonstrate clear evidence of legal expertise, leadership by example, the taking of responsibility for standards of work, the finding of solutions to problems, the ability to inspire confidence in clients and colleagues and the exercise of sound and consistent judgement, and the awareness of and responsibility for resources.
• To undertake legal work within the relevant functional area and to advise on legal matters; to act on the Council's instructions as a Solicitor; and where necessary and appropriate to represent the Council in Court and at Tribunals, hearings, mediations and inquiries.
• The relevant functional area is Procurement, Contracts and general local Government matters. The work will include advising on Procurement, Contractual as well as other non-contentious Local Government law matters (including governance and decision making); drafting procurement documentation, contracts, statutory orders and other documentation; and carrying out any other legal work necessary for the performance of the legal Services functions