The relevant functional area is Procurement, Contracts and general matters. The work will include advising on Procurement, Contractual as well as other non-contentious law matters; drafting procurement documentation, contracts, statutory orders and other documentation; and carrying out any other legal work necessary for the performance of the legal Services functions

Responsibilities

To provide advice and draft appropriate legal documentation in relation to procurement, contract and non-contentious local government law matters

To provide advice and draft appropriate legal documentation in relation to other non-contentious law matters such as the law relating to, local government, highways, companies, trusts, waste. The work will include; advising on Contractual and Procurement law matters and other non-contentious Local Government law matters; drafting procurement documentation, contracts, statutory orders and other documentation; and carrying out any other legal work necessary for the performance of the legal Services functions.

To provide advice and draft appropriate legal documentation in relation to the National Adoption Service.

To generally support the work of the Procurement team as may reasonably be required of you, commensurate with your grade or general level of responsibility within the organisation.

To provide legal advice on such matters as the Principal Solicitor and/or Director of Governance and Legal Services may direct from time to time as may reasonably be required of you, commensurate with your grade or general level of responsibility within the organisation.

Support the work of more senior legal staff and assist more junior staff on legal issues

Keep abreast of developments in the relevant areas of law.

Assist in the training of staff and clients on legal issues.Requirement

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or equivalent.
Holding current practising certificate or equivalent qualification with the ability to practice.
Experience commensurate with completion of a 2-year training contract, completion of the Bar Professional Training Course or equivalent period of training.
Knowledge of work within the functional area.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Flexibly as part of a team.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Good drafting skills.

If interested, please submit CV and contact Varsha on (phone number removed) between 9am to 5pm (Mon to fri)