Senior Lawyer - Contracts
Job Description
Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!
We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
Introduction
We are looking for an experienced Contracts and Procurement Lawyer, with at 5 years experience, to handle complex contract work arising and deputise for the Principal Lawyer as required. You will also be required to manage a group of staff within the team on a day to day basis.
What’s the role?
The role will include providing advice and assistance with legal documentation and negotiation with partners or preferred bidders, including in relation to joint commissioning initiatives with the Health Authority or other local authorities. You will be required to support the Principal Lawyer in advising and drafting contracts and protocols on a wide range of public private partnership arrangements. You will have a team to manage on a day to day basis.
What’s in it for you?
Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
- Generous holiday allowance
- Local Government Pension scheme
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
- Season ticket and bicycle loans
- A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
- Supportive staff networks
What we’re looking for
You must be a Qualified Solicitor/Barrister or Fellow of CILEX in Wales and England with at least 5 years PQE (or equivalent) in property law and hold a Practising Certificate on commencement of the role.
We are looking for someone that can ensure legal advice and assistance is provided efficiently and expeditiously both personally and by other staff within the team. You will need to be able to manage and co-ordinate the work of staff and provide advice, guidance and direction as necessary. You will undertake a personal caseload of the more complex contract advice, the preparation of complex and unique forms of contract and advise on any matters of contract and procurement law.
Location
The job is primarily based in Laurence House, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.
Special conditions
- You must be a Qualified Solicitor/Barrister or Fellow of CILEX in Wales and England with at least 5 years PQE (or equivalent) in contracts and procurement law and hold a Practising Certificate on commencement of the role.
The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.
Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.
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Salary
£63,816 to £63,816 per annum (PO8)
N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.
Diversity
Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply
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Salary range
- £63,816 per year