Solicitor, Contracts & Procurement

East Sussex County Council; Lewes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

East Sussex County Council is seeking a Solicitor specializing in Contracts and Procurement. This role involves providing legal advice and managing casework within a supportive legal team. Candidates must demonstrate experience in contracts law, clarity in communication, and the ability to work collaboratively. The position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the local community.

Qualifications

• Experienced solicitor or barrister with good knowledge of contracts and procurement law.
• Ability to provide prompt and accurate legal advice.
• Skilled in written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and conduct case work related to Contracts and Procurement.
• Work within a legal team and interact with diverse personnel.

Skills

Contracts and Procurement law

Legal advice

Clarity in communication

Teamwork

Education

Solicitor or Barrister qualification

Job description

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Job Description

Do you have a proven track record of working in a busy and dynamic environment, providing legal advice and conducting case work in relation to Contracts and Procurement? Do you want to work in a friendly and supportive environment? If so, apply now for this Contracts and Procurement Solicitor post.

Job Description

Do you have a proven track record of working in a busy and dynamic environment, providing legal advice and conducting case work in relation to Contracts and Procurement? Do you want to work in a friendly and supportive environment? If so, apply now for this Contracts and Procurement Solicitor post.

You will be part of an excellent legal team, providing legal advice and conducting case work, predominantly in relation to Contracts and Procurement.

We are looking for an experienced solicitor or barrister who has:

• Good knowledge and experience of Contracts and Procurement law and practice (including the Procurement Act 2023);
• Ability to provide prompt and accurate legal advice
• Clarity in both written and oral communications
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of personnel /organisations
• Ability to work within a team and, when necessary, independently
  
  

To apply for this role please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification for the role, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests, and add any other information which you feel makes you a suitable candidate for the role.

Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification.

Interviews dates will take place via MS Teams, date/s will be confirmed at a later date.If you are unavailable to attend on the relevant date, please let us know and we will try to accommodate an alternative date to interview you if possible.

This role offers a unique experience, which enables you to do work which is meaningful and purposeful to your wider local community in a supportive environment. It will give you a real sense of satisfaction, reward and professional achievement.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

For an informal discussion, please contact Robert Freeman - Senior Solicitor Team Leader Litigation and Information at [e-mail]. uk

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Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) .

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

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  Government Administration

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