Four Contracts Lawyer posts sit in the contracts team of Legal Services at the London Borough of Islington, created after a recent reorganisation. The work centres on drafting and negotiating contracts and giving contracts and procurement advice, covering contentious and non-contentious matters, including disputes arising from contract breaches. The in-house role specialises in contracts and procurement legislation and requires a rapidly changing workload to be prioritised daily. Applicants must be a qualified solicitor, barrister or FILEX.
What the job involves
- Draft and negotiate contracts
- Provide contracts and procurement advice
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across services
- Handle contentious and non-contentious contracts and procurement matters
- Identify potential contract risks
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws and governance
- Resolve disputes arising from contract breaches
- Prioritise tasks daily in a rapidly changing environment
Qualifications
- Qualified solicitor, barrister or FILEX
- Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
Skills & knowledge
- Specialist knowledge of contracts and procurement legislation
- Adaptable and flexible
- Able to prioritise tasks daily
Checks & eligibility
- Right to work in the UK
- DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable)
- Overseas criminal record check (if applicable)
- Satisfactory references
- Occupational Health clearance
- Proof of address and any name change evidence
Other
- Highly motivated
- Team player
What's offered
- Up to 31 days' leave a year, rising to 36 after five years' local government service
- Flexible working arrangements and a 35-hour working week
- Learning and development opportunities
- Competitive pay with London Living Wage as the minimum for all staff
- Local government pension scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships
- Local discounts from restaurants, shops and health and beauty therapists
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
