Contracts Lawyer

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in London seeks a Legal Advisor for a 3-month contract to provide high-quality legal advice, ensuring compliance and governance. This full-time position, hybrid working arrangement, requires significant legal expertise with a focus on public procurement and contract law.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years post qualification experience as a solicitor or barrister.
• Experience in contracts and public procurement field.
• Strong legal compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality legal service complying with statutory obligations.
• Advise Council committees and departments on legal matters.
• Prepare reports for council and committee meetings.

Skills

Legal Advice

Public Procurement

Report Preparation

Education

Solicitor of England and Wales

Barrister of England and Wales

Chartered Institute of Legal Executives Fellow

Job description

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3 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

• Responsible for the delivery of highest quality outcomes and effective legal advice to clients – including the Cabinet, Committees, other Council bodies and elected Members.
  
• To ensure the legal services provided are cost effective and meet the principles of good governance in decision making.
  
• Support the development and delivery of relevant strategies, policies and departmental projects that secure the achievement of key council and service objectives.
  

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• To deliver a high quality, sustainable legal service that complies with the statutory framework and meets the Council’s statutory and contractual obligations.
  
• Advising and attending Committees and sub-committees, members and Chief Officers and frequently advising the Departments in relation to the Law in matters specifically relating to the work of the section.
  
• Devising and implementing new methods, forms and procedures as required by new legislation, revised council policy or generally including the review of changes imposed in relation to specific services.
  
• Determining the effect of new legislation and advising specifically on the impact of new legislation on the delivery of the council’s services or functions.
  
• Preparing reports and comments for reports to council, cabinet committees and sub-committees.
  

Essential Experience Required

• At least 2 years’ experience of working in the field of contracts and public procurement is essential.
  
• Being an admitted Solicitor of England and Wales with at least 3 years post admission experience or a Barrister called to the bar of England and Wales with at least 3 years post call experience or a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives or a qualified lawyer possessing an equivalent qualification gained in another jurisdiction, with at least 3 years’ post qualification experience. is essential.
  

Additional information to note

• Working hours: 36 hours per week.
  
• Working arrangement – Full-time, hybrid working with two days at our Tooley Street in London Bridge.
  

The role closes soon please apply ASAP.

Job Description

3 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

• Responsible for the delivery of highest quality outcomes and effective legal advice to clients – including the Cabinet, Committees, other Council bodies and elected Members.
  
• To ensure the legal services provided are cost effective and meet the principles of good governance in decision making.
  
• Support the development and delivery of relevant strategies, policies and departmental projects that secure the achievement of key council and service objectives.
  

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• To deliver a high quality, sustainable legal service that complies with the statutory framework and meets the Council’s statutory and contractual obligations.
  
• Advising and attending Committees and sub-committees, members and Chief Officers and frequently advising the Departments in relation to the Law in matters specifically relating to the work of the section.
  
• Devising and implementing new methods, forms and procedures as required by new legislation, revised council policy or generally including the review of changes imposed in relation to specific services.
  
• Determining the effect of new legislation and advising specifically on the impact of new legislation on the delivery of the council’s services or functions.
  
• Preparing reports and comments for reports to council, cabinet committees and sub-committees.
  

Essential Experience Required

• At least 2 years’ experience of working in the field of contracts and public procurement is essential.
  

Essential Qualification Required

• Being an admitted Solicitor of England and Wales with at least 3 years post admission experience or a Barrister called to the bar of England and Wales with at least 3 years post call experience or a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives or a qualified lawyer possessing an equivalent qualification gained in another jurisdiction, with at least 3 years’ post qualification experience. is essential.
  

Additional information to note

• Working hours: 36 hours per week.
  
• Working arrangement – Full-time, hybrid working with two days at our Tooley Street in London Bridge.
  

The role closes soon please apply ASAP.

Requirements
Responsible for the delivery of highest quality outcomes and effective legal advice to clients – including the Cabinet, Committees, other Council bodies and elected Members. To ensure the legal services provided are cost effective and meet the principles of good governance in decision making. Support the development and delivery of relevant strategies, policies and departmental projects that secure the achievement of key council and service objectives.