Job Description
Senior Solicitor - Contracts & Procurement
Reports to: Principal Solicitor
Salary: £61,784 - £67,859 + benefits
Location: Surrey
Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days in the office, 3 days remote
We are working exclusively with Surrey County Council, who are seeking an experienced Senior Solicitor - Contracts & Procurement to provide expert legal advice and leadership across a range of complex matters.
This role offers the opportunity to manage a full and varied caseload, deliver innovative legal solutions with minimal supervision, and undertake advocacy where required. You will play a key role in supporting the Principal Solicitor with team management, guiding junior lawyers, and contributing to the effective delivery of legal services during a period of change and transformation.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide expert legal advice on contracts and procurement to the Council, its Members, officers, and committees
* Support the Principal Solicitor in managing a team of lawyers and deputise when required
* Lead by example, embedding the Council's values and behaviours across the service
* Manage a demanding and varied caseload, delivering practical and innovative solutions
* Undertake advocacy as required
* Support Monitoring Officers on legal an...
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