THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Qualified solicitor or barrister or Chartered Legal Executive
• Extensive post qualified experience in the relevant areas of the law
• Up to date knowledge of relevant areas of the law and proceedings
• Demonstrable experience of persuasion and negotiation at a senior level
• Ability to provide creative and innovative solutions to complex procedural and legal issues
• Tact & diplomacy
• Ability to work on own initiative and represent Legal Services at all levels within the authorities and externally
• Ability to give complex and specialist advice in highly sensitive and pressurised situations
• Ability to deliver pragmatic and cost effective advice and solutions to clients
  This is an exciting opportunity to join BCP Council. If you are an enthusiastic individual with initiative, with a proactive approach to problem solving looking for interesting and varied matters, we would love to hear from you.
  For more information or an informal discussion please contact Daniel Crossland, Team Leader on 01202 123738.

ROLE PURPOSE

As a Contracts and Procurement Lawyer, you will assist the Head of Legal Services in delivering an efficient, effective and responsive service to clients in relation to commercial contracts, State Aid, procurement,public law and/or employment matters.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide specialist input to the Service Director and the Head of Legal Services in the delivery and improvement of its services and business strategies
• Represent the Councils as and when required in all commercial/contracts legal proceedings
• Deliver clear, consistent and accurate legal advice to officers, members and clients on all matters relating to commercial contracts, State Aid, procurement, public law and/or employment
• Procure external legal assistance when requested to do so
• Take necessary action under the relevant legislation and case law and ensure appropriate professional standards are maintained in line with accepted good practice
• Manage a busy caseload