Contracts and Procurement Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the legal sector is seeking a qualified Solicitor to join their dynamic team in Bath. The role involves providing comprehensive legal advice on various issues, managing a demanding caseload, and supervising a team of Contract Lawyers. Ideal candidates will possess strong team management skills and relevant qualifications, with opportunities for hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Eligible to practise in England and Wales with a current practising certificate.
• Experience in negotiating and drafting construction contracts.
• Ability to manage priorities to meet statutory deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive legal advice on Public Contract Regulations and Company law.
• Manage a full, varied, and demanding caseload.
• Lead and supervise a team of lawyers, overseeing legal services.

Skills

Negotiating and drafting

Team management

Client care

Solutions-focused advice

Organisational skills

Education

Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX

Job description

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We are looking for a qualified Solicitor with substantial experience in law and practice in this area. This is an ideal role for those interested in developing and enhancing their existing skills while undertaking quality and varied work.

In this role, you will work as part of a team of Contract Lawyers to provide proactive legal advice on issues including, but not limited to, Public Contract Regulations, Company law, Subsidy Control, NECs and JCT construction Contracts, and general contract queries. You will manage a full, varied, and demanding caseload.

Senior Lawyers play an active role in team management, deputising for the Principal Solicitor and contributing to the delivery of first-class legal services.

If you are an effective, dynamic individual with experience in managing and supervising people, and can motivate others while working in a team, we want to hear from you!

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered, your application should clearly demonstrate:

• You are a Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX, eligible to practise in England and Wales, with a current practising certificate
• Negotiating and drafting experience, such as construction contracts, service agreements, and facilities management services
• Ability to provide solutions-focused advice and learn quickly about new subjects
• Effective team working, managing priorities to meet statutory deadlines
• Leading and contributing at client and project meetings, with excellent client care and organisational skills
• Advising Members and Senior Officers of the Council

The role is hybrid, with remote work considered. Occasional office attendance may be required, and the candidate will need to collect their laptop from our Reigate office on their first day.

This role involves managing a team of lawyers, providing leadership, supervision, and expert legal advice to the County Council, its members, officers, and committees.

The role contributes to the wider management of Legal Services and models the council's values and behaviours.

You will manage a demanding caseload, delivering innovative solutions with minimal supervision.

You will support and assist in managing the team and resources, aiming to reduce reliance on external legal support. Advocacy may be required.

The role includes supporting the Monitoring Officer in advising the Council on illegality or procedural defaults.

You will also contribute to staff training to keep them updated on legal issues.

For more information, please contact Simone at Social Care Locums.