Lawyer - Local Authority, Contracts - Permanent
2 days ago
Your newpany Southend-on-Sea City Council is a unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the localmunity. We employ around 1,800 staff who work alongside our partners and localmunities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.Working for Southend-on-Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in localernment within a collaborative and innovative environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work-life balance. As a Unitary Authority, we are responsible for all localernment functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards,munity safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy andmunities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.Your new role Southend City Council has a new exciting full-time, permanent opportunity for a contract, procurement and local authority experienced lawyer.The position will require managing a range of independent caseloads with matters either in support of a wider initiative or as a standalone case. You will provide expert legal advice and support on a range of contractual matters, play a key role in safeguarding the authority’s interests, managing legal risks, and supporting procurement andmercial initiatives, all with the support of the Principal and Senior Lawyers. Draft, negotiate, and review contracts to ensurepliance with relevant legislation and policies.It is a transitional role, for example, a lawyer who has qualified outside the UK, who mustplete a period of recognised training and/or the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme or Solicitors Qualifying Exams to be admitted as a Solicitor in England/Wales. Or a person who holds a legal degree and has sufficient experience and skills required to independently represent the council in appropriate matters under s223 of the Localernment Act 1972.Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, you are required to be on-site at the Civic Centre a minimum of 2 days a week.What you'll need to succeed To be successful in the position, you must hold an appropriate degree and be able to demonstrate the relevant skills and experience to be able to work independently with some supervision, as directed by the Principal Lawyer.Be able to undertake other legal or administrative work as necessary, to support the work of the team. Keep up to date with developments in the law, have good research and organisational skills, provide clear and concise legal advice as required.Develop legal technical expertise and experience in one or more areas of law with some supervision from the Principal Lawyer or the Senior Lawyer, where necessary.What you'll get in return When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They aremitted to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training.
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Contracts Lawyer
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southend on sea, United Kingdom Service Care Solutions Full timeService Care Legal are working with a local authority based in Essex who are hiring a Contracts Lawyer to provide expert legal support on a range of procurement and contractual matters. Please find below further details about this position. Key responsibilities: Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and construction contracts (JCT, NEC). Advise on...
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R2R103661 Contracts experienced Lawyer Permanent
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Senior Lawyer – Local Government Care
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Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom Southend-on-Sea City Council Full timeYour New Organisation Southend-on-Sea is a vibrant and diverse coastal city known for its long beaches and famous pier. As one of the UK’s newest cities (over 200,000 residents and growing) and with its proximity to London, Southend is focused on the future with ambitious strategic plans. The Director of Law and Governance and Monitoring Officer has...
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Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom South End City Council Full timeA local authority in the UK is seeking a full-time Lawyer to handle housing disrepair litigation cases. The role requires a fully qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives with proven experience in this field. The successful candidate will take ownership of a complex caseload, providing legal support and representing the...
