Senior Contracts Lawyer

Thanet District Council; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body in England is seeking an experienced contracts lawyer to join a diverse legal team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in contracts and procurement, with excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality services. This role offers a chance to work within the local authority, making a positive impact on the community. Enjoy the vibrant environment of Thanet, known for its heritage and stunning coastline. Opportunities for professional growth in a flexible working atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of contracts and procurement.
• Experience working within a local authority legal service is advantageous.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively work within a busy team.
• Adaptable and flexible, able to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Join a positive and diverse legal team.
• Provide legal advice on contracts and procurement.
• Keep updated with new developments in contract law.

Skills

Contract management

Procurement law

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Thanet is looking for an experienced contracts lawyer ideally with some experience of working in local government. This is an exciting opportunity to join a positive and diverse legal team.

We are looking for a candidate who is motivated, interested, positive, enthusiastic and has significant experience of contracts and procurement. Experience of working within a local authority legal service, or an equivalent public sector environment would be advantageous.

You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and have the ability to effectively work within a busy team. You will have a good knowledge of contracts and procurement and a commitment to keep up to date with all new developments in this area. You must be adaptable, flexible and able to prioritise tasks on a daily basis.

Thanet is a great place to live and work...

Our historic seaside towns of Ramsgate, Margate and Broadstairs and surrounding villages are rich in heritage and opportunity. With 19 miles of stunning coastline, our beautiful Blue Flag beaches, the internationally renowned Turner Contemporary, and the UK’s only Royal Harbour are all just a short train ride from central London thanks to the high-speed rail link. Our proximity to the port of Dover and the Eurotunnel at Folkestone mean Europe is literally on our doorstep too.

All of this, combined with a flexible approach to how we work makes it an exciting time to join Thanet District Council. We have set our sights high. We want our residents to enjoy the highest quality services. We want to ensure that by listening to local people, working in active partnership and doing things in an innovative way, we can accelerate improvement to meet the challenges ahead.

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