Interim Contracts Lawyer - North Herts (Local Authority role)

Initial 3-6 month contract, full time

Rate: Negotiable, indicate rate sought

• To effectively conduct a full and varied case load of complex and sensitive contract and procurement matters and a mix of other matters in one or more of the other areas of legal work undertaken by the District Council and in the context of legislation relevant to Local Government and the public sector.

• To undertake research to provide advice to the Council in the areas of contract and procurement law specifically and local government law generally.

• Timely response to legal instructions to ensure these meet agreed performance targets.

• Being the Council’s lead negotiator on the legal aspects of contract and procurement transactions.

• Drafting contracts and agreements relating to all aspects of the Council’s business eg building and civil engineering contracts, service contracts, works contracts, procurement documentation, instructions to Counsel and reports, including complex and substantial documentation.

• To provide accurate advice and guidance to team members, client officers and Members in all contract and procurement law matters and other general matters.

If you have any questions about this role or wish to apply, please contact isobel@deekay.co.uk who will respond at the earliest convenience.