Solicitor
This role for a Senior Solicitor has been released on a temporary basis for 3 months initially.
They need a lawyer who can hit the ground running and who can pick up a full and ongoing complex contract / procurement matters. Local Government experiences is preferred.
Main Duties:
* Conduct of legal case work (principally the drafting / vetting of contracts and giving advice) relating primarily to corporate procurement contracts / projects and the conduct of related negotiations and managing large scale commercial and corporate procurement projects for all Directorates within the County Council and other external public sector clients (and conduct of related negotiations) including:
* Conduct (as and when capacity permits) of legal case work and provision of advice relating to a wide range of other major / complex procurement projects and corporate contracts (including ICT contracts as and when required) for all Directorates of the County Council and also for relevant external public sector clients in Staffordshire (via 'Selling services') including the undertaking and management of a personal caseload and the ability to lead and manage projects generally and legally.
* The undertaking and management of a personal caseload of complex procurement and commercial contracts and projects;
* Close liaison with the Team Senior / Team Leader for the Contracts Team and other members of Legal Services.
* Adherence to Legal Services' quality standards (Lexcel) including time-recording and contributing to the process of securing re-accreditation as and when.
* To undertake in-service training as required by the training plan and to participate in the in-service training of other staff.
* To comply with employee's health and safety responsibilities.
* Such other duties as may reasonably be required, including investigation of complaints.
You should match the following criteria:
* Qualified Solicitor with practicing certificate or equivalent as per Job Description.
* Minimum of 4 years post-qualification experience in relevant legal environment.
* Minimum of 2 years' experience of delegation.
* Ability to undertake complex case work with specialisms.
* Experience of working within diverse legal environment.
* Knowledge and understanding of County Council processes and procedures.
* Experience of handling full complex case load with specialisms.
* Experience of providing expertise to directly advise, guide or support operations.
* Experience of contributing by supporting or influencing through others.
* Thorough and comprehensive combination of applied and theoretical knowledge.
* Ability to competently use professional knowledge, combined with an understanding of council policy, to advise upon or determine the appropriate course of actions.
Please send your most updated CV to Grant Wilson by clicking apply now
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They need a lawyer who can hit the ground running and who can pick up a full and ongoing complex contract / procurement matters. Local Government experiences is preferred.
Main Duties:
* Conduct of legal case work (principally the drafting / vetting of contracts and giving advice) relating primarily to corporate procurement contracts / projects and the conduct of related negotiations and managing large scale commercial and corporate procurement projects for all Directorates within the County Council and other external public sector clients (and conduct of related negotiations) including:
* Conduct (as and when capacity permits) of legal case work and provision of advice relating to a wide range of other major / complex procurement projects and corporate contracts (including ICT contracts as and when required) for all Directorates of the County Council and also for relevant external public sector clients in Staffordshire (via 'Selling services') including the undertaking and management of a personal caseload and the ability to lead and manage projects generally and legally.
* The undertaking and management of a personal caseload of complex procurement and commercial contracts and projects;
* Close liaison with the Team Senior / Team Leader for the Contracts Team and other members of Legal Services.
* Adherence to Legal Services' quality standards (Lexcel) including time-recording and contributing to the process of securing re-accreditation as and when.
* To undertake in-service training as required by the training plan and to participate in the in-service training of other staff.
* To comply with employee's health and safety responsibilities.
* Such other duties as may reasonably be required, including investigation of complaints.
You should match the following criteria:
* Qualified Solicitor with practicing certificate or equivalent as per Job Description.
* Minimum of 4 years post-qualification experience in relevant legal environment.
* Minimum of 2 years' experience of delegation.
* Ability to undertake complex case work with specialisms.
* Experience of working within diverse legal environment.
* Knowledge and understanding of County Council processes and procedures.
* Experience of handling full complex case load with specialisms.
* Experience of providing expertise to directly advise, guide or support operations.
* Experience of contributing by supporting or influencing through others.
* Thorough and comprehensive combination of applied and theoretical knowledge.
* Ability to competently use professional knowledge, combined with an understanding of council policy, to advise upon or determine the appropriate course of actions.
Please send your most updated CV to Grant Wilson by clicking apply now
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Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business.
You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website