We are currently partnering with a Local Authority based in the West Midlands, who are recruiting for a Lead Contracts Solicitor to join their team on a locum basis. 

This is a full-time position with a daily rate of circa. £600.00 per day via an umbrella company, and they are looking for someone to start as soon as possible. 

The successful candidate must be able to attend the office a minimum of twice per week, and have previous management experience.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Managing a team of Solicitors handling a broad range of contracts and agreements on behalf of the Council, including business as usual supply contracts and agreements
• Advising on procurement matters, commercial contracts and subsidy control
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulation and policies
• Providing advice on public procurement regulations and tendering processes
• Liaising with internal stakeholders and third-party clients in respect of contractual obligations

Requirements:

• Experience managing a team of Lawyers
• Experience working within contracts law for a Local Authority

Rewards and Benefits:

• Hybrid working – office presence required 2x per week
• Flexible working days

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week
• Monday – Friday, flexible start/finish times

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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