Procurement & Contracts Lawyer – Interim, Harlow

New Start; Harlow; Remote; GBP 3,751,000 - 5,342,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex County Council is recruiting a Procurement & Contracts Lawyer to support Harlow District Council on a full-time, temporary basis. Based on site for at least three days a week, you will provide commercial, legal advice and handle high-risk non-contentious procurement and contract matters.

The 3-month contract runs 37 hours per week, with a salary up to £33 per hour (PAYE £25.73, Umbrella £33.00). You will attend committees and advise senior officers, ensuring the Council's interests are

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and contracts law.
• Ability to advise on complex non-contentious matters.
• Advocacy experience in courts or equivalent proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and assistance to the Council, its Chief and Senior Officers, Client Officers, Members and statutory directors.
• Undertake complex high-risk non-contentious matters and appear as Advocate before the Courts on behalf of the Council.
• Conduct non-contentious procurement, contract and companies matters and ancillary transactions.
• Attend and act as legal advisor to Committees, Sub Committees, Meetings and similar meetings as required.
• Keep informed of developments in areas of law relevant to the Council and advise appropriate officers and Members.
• Undertake statutory and delegated duties as required.
• Support the shaping and development of the delivery of Legal Services.
• Assist with processes required by LEXCEL accreditation.

Skills

Legal advisory

Procurement law

Contract law

Non-contentious matters

Advocacy

Job description

Essex County Council is recruiting a Procurement & Contracts Lawyer to support Harlow District Council on a full-time, temporary basis. Based on site for at least three days a week, you will provide commercial, legal advice and handle high-risk non-contentious procurement and contract matters.

The 3-month contract runs 37 hours per week, with a salary up to £33 per hour (PAYE £25.73, Umbrella £33.00). You will attend committees and advise senior officers, ensuring the Council's interests are