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Lawyer/Senior Lawyer – Contract, Procurement & Information Law

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Job ID:

34491

Practice Area(s):

Procurement/Contracts

Location:

London, London (Greater) 

Role:

Qualified Lawyer
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Employment Type:

Permanent Full-Time

Posted:

19.02.2025

Employer type:

Local Authority
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Job Description:

£45,117 - £53,108 per annum with opportunity to progress to Senior Lawyer £60,411

We are seeking to recruit permanent Contracts, Procurement and Information Lawyers to join our team at HB Public Law (HBPL).  You will undertake varied, high-quality work with likeminded and supportive colleagues who are committed to public service and excellent client care.

HB Public Law is one of the country’s leading shared local authority legal practices between a number of Northwest London and out of London boroughs; it is Lexcel accredited, and we pride ourselves on delivering a high-quality service.  Staff are employed by Harrow Council but work for a number of public sector clients.

About You
The successful candidate will carry a full caseload and will:  
  • provide advice and manage contract and procurement legal cases.
  • draft and negotiate commercial contracts including construction contracts and service contracts and advise on contract disputes.
  • support corporate projects working in multi-disciplinary teams and advise on governance issues
  • advise senior officers and councillors
  • advise on public procurement in the context of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023
  • advise on data protection and freedom of information, both in the context of contracts and generally
 You will be required to pick up a caseload from the outset and successful candidates must have experience in conducting commercial contract work

About us

Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.

Important Note

To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions.

London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures.

Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.

Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration.

The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity.

Closing date: 24 March 2025

For further information or to apply, please click on the 'Enquire/Apply' button below.

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HB Public Law
London, London (Greater), United Kingdom

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HB Public Law
London, London (Greater), United Kingdom
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Web Site: http://www.hbpubliclaw.co.uk/

Lawyer/Senior Lawyer – Contract, Procurement & Information Law

col-narrow-left   

Job ID:

34491

Practice Area(s):

Procurement/Contracts

Location:

London, London (Greater) 

Role:

Qualified Lawyer
col-narrow-right   

Employment Type:

Permanent Full-Time

Posted:

19.02.2025

Employer type:

Local Authority
col-wide   

Job Description:

£45,117 - £53,108 per annum with opportunity to progress to Senior Lawyer £60,411

We are seeking to recruit permanent Contracts, Procurement and Information Lawyers to join our team at HB Public Law (HBPL).  You will undertake varied, high-quality work with likeminded and supportive colleagues who are committed to public service and excellent client care.

HB Public Law is one of the country’s leading shared local authority legal practices between a number of Northwest London and out of London boroughs; it is Lexcel accredited, and we pride ourselves on delivering a high-quality service.  Staff are employed by Harrow Council but work for a number of public sector clients.

About You
The successful candidate will carry a full caseload and will:  
  • provide advice and manage contract and procurement legal cases.
  • draft and negotiate commercial contracts including construction contracts and service contracts and advise on contract disputes.
  • support corporate projects working in multi-disciplinary teams and advise on governance issues
  • advise senior officers and councillors
  • advise on public procurement in the context of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023
  • advise on data protection and freedom of information, both in the context of contracts and generally
 You will be required to pick up a caseload from the outset and successful candidates must have experience in conducting commercial contract work

About us

Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.

Important Note

To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions.

London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures.

Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.

Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration.

The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity.

Closing date: 24 March 2025

For further information or to apply, please click on the 'Enquire/Apply' button below.