Locum Principal Contracts Solicitor

Panoramic Associates are excited to be working with a large legal team within a Local Authority based in the Midlands, who are looking for an experienced Contracts and Procurement Solicitor to join them for an initial 3-6 months contract to take on a management role, supervising and supporting their commercial contracts & procurement legal team.

The successful candidate will be able to work on a hybrid basis in this position, most of the work can be done remotely however there will be an expectation for some office-based working required on occasion for meetings and due to supervision aspects of the role.

The role will involve providing support and supervision of a small team of Solicitors within a wider commercial department, facilitating 1-to-1s, monitoring workload allocation and ensuring the service operates effectively. As a senior member of the commercial team, you will be involved in advising on complex commercial matters and maintaining effective working relationships with the senior client managers.

• A qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister, alternatively, non-qualified Lawyers with substantial relevant experience will also be considered.

• Good practical knowledge of Commercial Contracts and Procurement practices in Local Government including dealing with the drafting and negotiations of commercial contracts to include IT contracts.

• Previous experience managing and supervising within a local government environment.

To discuss the role and day to day duties in more detail, please click apply and/or please contact Lauren Watts on 0117 409 4456.

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