Job Description

Senior Contracts Solicitor

Location:

Legal Services - Council Offices, LE67 3FJ

Start Date:

ASAP

Contract Duration:

2+ Months

Working Hours:

Mon - Fri, 09:00 - 17:00, 37 Hours per week

Pay Rate:

50.00 per hour

Job Ref:

5271852

Responsibilities

Support the Legal Services Team by providing pragmatic and commercial legal advice and representation to the Council. Primarily work on commercial contracts and procurement contracts. Act as lead commercial lawyer on the Council's corporate projects, offering commercially aware legal project management, identifying key areas of legal work, and advising on timescales. Provide governance advice on appropriate decision-making processes and engage and coordinate external legal advisors as required. Support a team of legal advisors and provide advice on matters as appropriate. Produce and/or review reports for meetings of the Corporate Leadership Team and meetings of the council/committees, and brief relevant Chairman / Portfolio Holder. Maintain the high quality of legal advice provided to clients by maximizing the use of the case management system, maintaining Lexcel accreditation, and upholding the legal service's performance standards. Help build pride, passion, and reputation for NWLDC. Deliver excellent customer service and see the service through the eyes of the customer, making suggestions for improvement where appropriate. Carry out duties efficiently and effectively, ensuring high standards of health and safety practice are maintained in accordance with council policy. Promote the Council's Equality and Diversity Policy to ensure service provision and employment practices are non-discriminatory. Undertake any other reasonable tasks appropriate to the grading of the post as required by the Head of Legal and Commercial Services. Give presentations to a variety of audiences as required. Ensure financial and corporate governance controls are implemented while seeking areas for ongoing improvement. Work effectively with elected members as appropriate. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments and changes to law and practice and provide pragmatic, commercial legal advice. Ensure continued achievement of Lexcel accreditation and performance management. Achieve annual revenue targets and contribute to the continuous improvement of Legal Services by maximizing the use of the case management system, achieving Lexcel, developing the Business Plan, and generating income. Build and maintain successful internal and external partnerships and relationships, communicating effectively both inside and outside the Council.

Person Specification

Effective knowledge and understanding of commercial contracts and procurement contracts. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge and understanding of legal services within local government.

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Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 2 months

Pay: 50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 5271852