Senior Lawyer & Team Leader - Contracts & Conveyancing (Hybrid) needed in Oxford, £50 - £60ph PAYE - Reference: 452122 We are looking for a lawyer ideally with experience of working in local government and who ideally has extensive knowledge of contracts and procurement law. Candidate should also ideally be used to managing a small team (approx. 6 people). Experience in construction contracts and conveyancing is desirable Must be able to regularly attend the office 1-2 days a week. • To be accountable for collaborative, proactive and high-quality solution based legal advice across the organisation, its officers and employees. • Maintain the professional and technical knowledge, skills and experience required to be an authoritative source of legal support. • Provide management and supervision of others as applicable. • Review and sign off decision reports and generally ensure the decision - making processes reflect best practice. • Proactively work with internal clients to develop their knowledge, skills and business processes and promote a positive culture of continuous improvement in the best interests of the client. • To appear, act or represent the client at Court, Inquest, Public Inquiries or Tribunal or act as arbitrator or adjudicator relating to any matters falling within the remit of the post, therefore, to carry out the duties of a Solicitor/Barrister/Lawyer for the Departments of the Client in connection with such matters as may be allocated. This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis. If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared. Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage. You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.