The post sits in the Legal Services team at Harlow Council, advising officers, senior managers and members on their projects. Most of the work covers public procurement, commercial contracts, governance and company matters, with practical advice on managing legal risk. Most full-time staff attend the office four days a week under the council's Dynamic Working approach. Applicants must be a qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEX legal professional.
What the job involves
- Provide high-quality legal advice on public procurement, commercial contracts, governance and company matters
- Support officers, senior managers and members in delivering complex projects
- Manage legal risks while enabling the council to achieve its objectives
What's required
Qualifications
- Qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEX legal professional
Experience
- Advising on procurement, commercial contract and governance matters in local government, the wider public sector or private practice
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of commercial contracts and related legal documents
Skills & knowledge
- Sound understanding of public procurement legislation
- Applying legal principles in a practical and proportionate way
- Collaborative approach
Other
- Enthusiasm for public sector work and practical, solution-focused advice
- Commitment to delivering high-quality legal services
- Desire to develop expertise and contribute to a modern local authority
What's offered
- Pension scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Health and wellbeing initiatives
- Employee assistance programme
- Development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
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The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
