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Contract and Procurement Solicitor 122180
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 01 Tachwedd 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £45.00 yr awr |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | per hour PAYE |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 27 Tachwedd 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Luton, LU1 2BQ |
| Cwmni: | Triumph Consultants Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | Luton 122180 |
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What's involved with this role:
JOB TITLE: Contract and Procurement Solicitor
REF: Luton 122180
Pay rate: £45.00 per hour PAYE
Contract Type: Temporary, Anticipated 6 months
Working Arrangement: Assume office based as no hybrid working provided
In order to apply for this role you will be a qualified Lawyer with experience of procurement and contract law matters, ideally in a local authority or large public sector organisation.
The role:
On behalf of a local council, we are seeking a Contract Solicitor and Procurement to assist in the provision of an efficient, effective, and cost effective legal service to the Council, its Executive, Committees and Sub-Committees, and to Departments.
You will provide customer focused, high quality and responsive specialist legal advice and to be responsible for a large legal caseload in particular in relation to all aspects of procurement and contract law matters
Key Responsibilities:
Provide legal advice to Council Officers and Members on complex matters to ensure decisions comply with law and governance.
Advise on all legal issues relating to UK and EU contract and public procurement law, governance, and general Council matters.
Independently handle a wide range of legal work, including drafting and negotiating legal documents (excluding conveyancing).
Support projects by giving governance and procurement advice, drafting and negotiating contracts, and contributing to major initiatives.
Keep clients informed of relevant legal developments and provide training where appropriate.
Prepare and present reports, and give legal/procedural advice at Council meetings and committees.
Exercise judgement on when to seek specialist legal input and instruct Counsel as approved by the Principal Solicitor (Litigation).
What the client is looking for:
Applicants must be Admitted Solicitors, Barristers or Fellows of CILEX qualified in England and, in the case of solicitors, hold (or be able to obtain) a current practising certificate
Significant experience of giving legal advice on and drafting straightforward and complex documentation relating to all contracts and procurement matters, related governance and other general legal matters affecting the Council
Thorough knowledge and understanding of law and procedure relating to contracts, local government, public procurement and collaborative procurement with other public bodies
Experience of effectively managing resources to achieve value for money and provide a high quality service
Local Government Experience in undertaking Civil and/or Criminal litigation is desirable
Experience of Local Authority Constitutional Law is desirable
How to Apply
Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application.
Submit your CV in Word format.
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Job Ref: Luton 122180
Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
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