Salary: £50,998 to £55,224 per annum (inclusive) + Local Government Pension Scheme (pay award pending)
Contract: Permanent, full-time (37 hours per week)
Location: St Albans. Flexible working options available, including hybrid working
Job Ref: P2495
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Procurement & Contracts Solicitor in a Legal Shared Service Procurement and Contracts Team.
This pivotal role will predominantly:
• Lead, support, develop and manage the Procurement and Contracts team
• Ensure the delivery of proactive, robust, high quality professional and specialist legal advice on Procurement and Contracts legal matters
• Ensure client requirements are met within legal constraints
• In addition, the postholder will support the achievement of the organisation’s corporate plan, projects and aims and ensure the delivery of high-quality customer service from the in-house team, external solicitors and from counsel.
Key Responsibilities • Lead, support, develop and manage the Procurement and Contracts team and contribute to the development of the Legal Shared Service generally
• Lead on complex legal matters, identifying potential areas of risk and liability and advising on solution focused strategies
• Ensure Legal Shared Services pr...