Locum Contracts and Procurement Lawyer – All Remote Working – Up to £55 per hour Umbrella – Home Counties
Venn Group’s specialist legal team are pleased to be recruiting for a Locum Contracts and Procurement Lawyer to join a Local Authority in the Home Counties.
This assignment will be for an initial period of 6 months subject to likely possible extension thereafter. The role will be worked on a fully remote basis for the foreseeable. The client is seeking someone on a full time basis however part time candidates possessing the right experience will be considered.
The ideal candidate would be a Qualified Solicitor or Barrister who is able to handle a complex caseload of procurement contracts matters with extensive professional experience gained within Local Government or Private Practice. The client has advised that a knowledge of dealing with construction contracts and regeneration is necessary.
Duties may include:
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Managing a caseload of matters and reviewing work to ensure work is completed to a high standard and adhering to given timescales and budgets
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Providing instructions to Counsel as required following the directions of the Head of Legal
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Providing training and guidance to the client departments and the rest of the legal team in completing their tasks
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Supporting junior staff members in their development
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Reviewing existing contracts, revising and amending existing contracts to make them fit for the Council’s purpose
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Providing legal, procurement, commercial and governance advice on a range of projects from start to finish
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Drafting and negotiating contracts and other agreements including grant and loan agreements, service level agreements and all other formal documentation including NEC and JCT contracts
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Attending meetings as necessary
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Maintain a detailed knowledge of developments in law that could impact upon the Council’s work in relation to contracts and procurement
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Drafting novation agreements and providing guidance on incomplete contracts and also contracts which have concluded
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Advising on a range of local government law issues, including governance arrangements for shared services, data protection and freedom of information
An attractive hourly rate of up to £55 Umbrella is offered for this position dependant on experience.
Please apply for this role online or contact Tom Hoult or Connie Ross via phone or email for further information.
0121 616 0660
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.
Locum Contracts and Procurement Lawyer – All Remote Working – Up to £55 per hour Umbrella – Home Counties