Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsWide-ranging contracts and procurement role with a Local AuthorityManaging a team and advising various stakeholder departmentsAbout Our ClientOur Client is a County Council.Job DescriptionAs a Contracts and Procurement Principal Lawyer, you will manage a small team, advising client departments of the Council and the Council's wholly owned trading companies.You will also ensure company secretarial compliance for the Council's trading companies (this will not require being named/registered at Companies House).The work of the team is varied, including frameworks, DPS and term contracts of differing complexity, collaboration agreements, MOUs, IPR, construction contracts and other commercial legal issues.Knowledge of GDPR and its impact on public contracts is essential.The Successful ApplicantThe successful candidate willbe a Solicitor, barrister or Fellow of CILEX, eligible to practise in England and Wales with a current practising certificate issued by the relevant regulatory authority.have the ability to handle your own caseload of complex work alongside management of a teamhave experience building effective relationships with client departments, of attendance and of positively contributing strategic board meetings.Essential:Knowledge of public procurement law, multi-disciplinary projects and company secretarial responsibilitiesWhat's on OfferThe starting salary for this role is £68,774 per annum rising to £75,583 per annum, for working 36 hours per week.Other benefits include:26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' serviceOption to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leaveAn extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeingUp to 5 days of carer's leave per yearPaternity, adoption and dependents leaveA generous local government salary related pensionLifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per yearLearning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resourcesFor further information about this role, please apply to this advert.ContactDavid TaylorQuote job refJN-052025-6744076Phone number+44 207 269 2358Job summaryJob functionLegalSubsectorCommercialSectorPublic SectorLocationSurreyContract typePermanentConsultant nameDavid TaylorConsultant phone+44 207 269 2358Job referenceJN-052025-6744076Job NatureRemote
