Salary: GBP50,998 to GBP55,224 per annum (inclusive) + Local Government Pension Scheme (pay award pending)
Contract: Permanent, full-time (37 hours per week)
Location: St Albans. Flexible working options available, including hybrid working
Job Ref: P2495
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Procurement & Contracts Solicitor in a Legal Shared Service Procurement and Contracts Team. This pivotal role will predominantly:
- Lead, support, develop and manage the Procurement and Contracts team
- Ensure the delivery of proactive, robust, high quality professional and specialist legal advice on Procurement and Contracts legal matters
- Ensure client requirements are met within legal constraints
- In addition, the postholder will support the achievement of the organisation s corporate plan, projects and aims and ensure the delivery of high-quality customer service from the in-house team, external solicitors and from counsel
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, support, develop and manage the Procurement and Contracts team and contribute to the development of the Legal Shared Service generally
- Lead on complex legal matters, identifying potential areas of risk and liability and advising on solution focused strategies
- Ensure Legal Shared Services provides proactive, pragmatic, robust and solution focused advice and a support service to all clients (internal and external)
- Research, analyse, investigate and provide legal advice to councillors and to officers on any matter within the functions of the council
- Attend Member and Officer meetings as required, including meetings of the council, cabinet and committees, to ensure that decisions are lawful
About you
- Legal expertise and experience in contracts law and local government procurement
- A proven track record in managing a legal team
- Strong interpersonal and client management skills
- A collaborative approach to working across councils and teams
Benefits
- 30.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options
- Staff parking permit
- Reimbursement of professional fees
- Comprehensive development and training
- Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
- Access to discounts and benefits via an online platform
Additional Information Disability Confident
The organisation is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantees an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post.
Disclosure Checks
This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.
English Fluency
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. For those whose language is a signed language, the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the required standard of fluency will be provided.
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