Client
Local Authority in Barking
Job Title
Senior Posts Lawyer/ Qualified Solicitor
Pay Rate
45-50 an hour
Hours
36 Hours a week (Mon-Fri) 9AM-5PM
Duration
Initial 6 month contract
Location
Hybrid working – will be office based in Barking Town Hall
Description
* Under supervision, undertake and manage a full caseload of legal work in the area of Contracts and Procurement law and progress to conclusion.
* Carry out research and provide legal advice to a range of internal and external clients.
* Provide legal support to the Council to enable and facilitate the provision of high‑quality legal services.
* Prepare, negotiate, draft and agree Council contracts, legal agreements and documents, including works, services, supplies and other contracts, and all other necessary and appropriate documentation associated with matters in the area of Contract and Procurement Law.
* Provide legal advice and prepare formal Legal Implications under the supervision of the Principal Contracts and Procurement Lawyer for reports to relevant committees, panels, working parties and other meetings as required.
* Actively undertake traded income work.
* Clerk for at least 1 and up to 3 separate days of school admissions appeals.
* Cross work with other teams within specialised areas.
* Prepare and process cases and legal documents in the area of Contracts and Procurement Law.
* Personally manage complex legal project and casework in the area of Contracts and Procurement Law.
* Provide responsive advice on Contracts and Procurement issues and on the management of risk on straightforward legal issues.
* Make decisions on standard legal casework and advice.
* Negotiate and draft complex agreements and documents.
* Provide legal support to advise and assist the Principal lawyer in relation to governance matters.
* Assist in providing training to officers of the Council.
* Provide expert advice and make decisions on Contract and Procurement Law matters and on the management of risk on complex and contentious legal issues.
* Manage a caseload independently.
* Provide clear case strategy on cases.
* Support, guide and supervise less experienced staff.
* Provide expertise to Senior Management in financial risk to the council.
* Prepare updates and briefing notes.
* Attend Committee meetings and other meetings (including evening meetings), where necessary under the supervision of the Principal Contracts and Procurement Lawyer and to shadow the Principal Contracts and Procurement Lawyer at evening meetings.
* Deputise for the Principal Lawyer where requested.
* Notify and advise the Principal Contracts and Procurement Lawyer of any instructions or events that would result in a breach by the Council or an individual of any legislation, common law, standing order or rule, or that would constitute maladministration.
* Be aware of the cost to the Client of individual activities, estimate likely costs to Clients for the effective implementation of instructions, and advise the Principal Contracts and Procurement Lawyer if such estimates or agreed fixed costs are likely to be exceeded.
* Incorporate the Council's drive to promote equal opportunities and diversity in employment and service delivery into day‑to‑day working.
* Keep up to date on legal and policy developments within the area of Contracts and Procurement Law.
* Undertake such other tasks and duties commensurate with the level and responsibilities of the post as directed from time to time.
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