Contracts Lawyer

About The Role

Why join us

We believe in putting our people first – we work hard every day to make sure everyone can achieve a healthy and enjoyable work-life-balance. That is why we have a very flexible hours system.

We are seen as being customer focused, approachable and business-like. We are honest and open and are renowned for providing high quality cost-effective service.

About the role

To provide legal services to South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils and their services, particularly contracts and procurement related work and local government law and corporate matters

Essential criteria for the role

• Qualified as a solicitor or barrister or admitted as a fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives or equivalent qualification – in possession of a current practicing certificate or equivalent

• Minimum post qualification years experience 5+ in contracts/procurement discipline area

• High standard of written, and oral communication and drafting skills

• thorough knowledge of contracts and procurement law, with the ability to handle contract work with limited supervision, under pressure and to tight deadlines

• ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, email and time recording/case management systems to produce documents and correspondence and to record and track progress of a team

Key responsibilities for the role

• Draft, negotiate and approve a broad range of contracts and agreements arising from all the councils’ functions, including construction, service consultancy and IT contracts,
• advise on contracts and procurement legislation, procedures and documents, including procurement regulations and the councils’ procurement procedure rules
• draft,negotiate and approve other agreements including grant and loan agreements,nomination agreements for affordable housing and service level agreements
• assist the Principal Contract Lawyer and external solicitors with major procurements and town centre redevelopment and other regeneration projects ·
• Advise on a range of local government law issues, including governance arrangements for shared services, subsidy control, data protection and freedom of information ·

A full list of the duties this role provides, as well as the benefits we offer, can be found within the job description.

Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and are unable to support visa applications. To be considered for this role, you must already have the legal right to work in the UK. If you are unsure about your eligibility, please refer to the UK Government’s guidance before applying.

Thank you for taking the time to read our advert, we look forward to receiving your application.