REF NUMBER: LEWISHAM OR8747

Please do not apply for this role unless your CV meets the following general requirements, as well as the more specific ones listed further down the ad:
You must be UK based and have the right to work in the UK.
For office based and hybrid roles, your commute to the place of work must be less than 1 hour.
This is a temporary role. Please do not apply if you are seeking a permanent position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (or equivalent)
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Knowledge of Equal Opportunities and commitment to customer care

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Substantial experience managing a varied legal caseload at a senior level
• Experience in contract law, public-private partnerships, and procurement law
• Ability to lead and supervise staff while managing competing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with ability to explain complex legal matters
• Strong understanding of legal practice in local government

WHAT’S INVOLVED WITH THIS ROLE:

You will handle complex contract law matters, deputise for the Principal Lawyer, manage staff, draft legal documents, and provide strategic legal advice on procurement and public-private partnerships.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide expert legal advice on complex contracts and procurement matters
• Deputise for the Principal Lawyer and manage staff in the Contracts Team
• Draft and scrutinise complex legal documentation and public-private agreements
• Advise on committee procedures and contribute to policy development
• Deliver training, performance management, and promote Legal Services

PLEASE QUOTE THE JOB TITLE & VACANCY REFERENCE NO. IN YOUR APPLICATION, OR WE WILL BE UNABLE TO MATCH YOUR CV TO THE ROLE BEING APPLIED FOR.

Qualification details and any other experience/skills relevant to the role to help support your application should be clearly shown in your CV.
Due to the number of CVs being sent to us unfortunately we cannot respond to all applications. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us.
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