Business Support Officer (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.