Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsIn-house opportunity in ManchesterExcellent package on offerAbout Our ClientThis organisation was formed in 2018 to transform the transport system for the North of England, working closely with the government and providing the strategic infrastructure needed for enhanced economic growth.They bring together local transport authorities, business leaders and delivery partners to create a thriving network in the North.Job DescriptionThe purpose of the role is to provide specialist legal advice across legal, democratic, contract, procurement and corporate information management services.Part of the legal and professional support you will provide includes areas such as:Procurement law work, including advising on procurement regulated by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015;Drafting of contracts for goods, services, works and /or commercial contracts including bespoke legal agreements;Drafting public-sector agreements, including works, services, and supplies contracts;Drafting and advising on data licenses;Contract dispute resolution;Managing external legal specialists; andData Protection and Freedom of Information.The Successful ApplicantA successful Senior Lawyer should have:Relevant degree and appropriate legal qualification e.g. Solicitor, CILEx, BarristerContracts & procurement experienceWorking knowledge of the implications of the Freedom of Information Act, Data Protection Legislation and Environmental Information RegulationsKnowledge of public law, relevant to the transport serviceExperience within Public Sector and Government would be good.You'll also need to be able to go into the office on hybrid model.What's on OfferA competitive salary ranging from c£53,000 to £62,00028 days holiday per annum plus bank holidaysVery generous local government pensionAccess to various salary sacrifice benefitsAccess to Flexi-Time Scheme, allowing accrual of up to 18 additional days leave per yearWe encourage all qualified Senior Lawyer s who are looking for a challenging and rewarding role in the transport sector to apply for this exciting opportunity in ManchesterContactLucy MartinQuote job refJN-012025-6643186Phone number+447812680116Job summaryJob functionLegalSubsectorTransport & DistributionSectorTransport & DistributionLocationManchesterContract typePermanentConsultant nameLucy MartinConsultant phone+447812680116Job referenceJN-012025-6643186
