Contracts & Procurement Lawyer

North Northamptonshire (Local Authority role)

Initial 3-6 month contract

Rate: circa £50 per hour Umbrella

37 hours per week, across five days

**The role will be fully remote and required as soon as possible**

1. Provide legal advice and services as requested to the Council, its Members and it’s client departments commensurate with experience to ensure that the implications of local government law are complied with and understood, including adequately representing the Council in courts and tribunals.
2. Supervision of lawyers.
3. Support senior lawyers with the drafting and provision of advise on reports for the Cabinet, Cabinet Members, Council Committees and Sub-Committees and to attend Committees and other meetings as may be required, which may include meeting out of normal office hours, ensuring that all procedural and standing order requirements are complied with.
4. Support and contribute to the effective delivery of the council’s objectives and priorities.
5. Support achievement of the team’s income target.
6. Monitor and share changes in the law and practice as appropriate and implement changes to policy and processes when necessary, informing client departments of changes in the law and practice when they occur.
7. Respond to queries and calls promptly and professionally, using effective communication and engagement.

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.