Contracts & Procurement Lawyer
- Employer
- Venn Group - London
- Location
- East Sussex
- Salary
- £45 per hour
- Closing date
- 7 Feb 2021
- Reference
- 7013360
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- Practice area
- Other
- Contract type
- Locum/Contract
- Hours
- Full time
- PQE
- Not applicable
- Position
- Barrister, Solicitor
- Sector
- Public sector/Charities
Job Details
We are looking for an experienced contract and procurement lawyer. Remote working is available after the induction period:
Essential Criteria
Key Skills & Abilities
• The ability to provide prompt and accurate legal advice
• Clarity in both written and oral communications
• The ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of personnel/organisations
• Negotiating and drafting skills
• The ability to analyse factual situations, research the relevant law and apply it
• The ability to work effectively with elected members
• Ability to draft complex and unusual documentation
• Ability to explain legal documentation to clients, including non specialists
• Ability to present complex arguments
• Ability to provide robust solutions to a variety of complex legal issues
• Political sensitivity and diplomacy
• Good understanding of Local Government practice and procedure
Education & Qualifications
• Practising Solicitor or Barrister
Knowledge
• Knowledge of the law and practice relating to Contract and Procurement Law
• Ability to demonstrate significant specialism or depth of knowledge in Contract and Procurement Law
• Knowledge of democratic and political aspects of local government
Experience
• Ability to demonstrate experience of conducting own caseload within defined areas of legal practice
• Experience of mentoring or guiding legal staff
• Substantial experience of legal work in Contract and Procurement Law
• Experience of effective risk management
• Recent local government experience
If you are interested in this position please get in touch with the Legal team on 020 7557 7667 or send an update CV to SouthEastLegal@venngroup.com
Company
By engaging with Venn Group you are selecting a recruitment consultancy that is set up to meet the demands of the contract and interim job market. Our infrastructure, training and service are all intricately designed to provide you with a reliable and effective response.
Our recruitment consultants will take the time to get to know the opportunities you seek in your next assignment and will guide you through the recruitment process with the attention to detail we are known for.
Having dedicated ourselves to providing contract and interim staff over two decades, we have forged long-standing relationships with many regular hirers for contract or project resources.
- Website
- https://www.venngroup.com/
- Telephone
- 0207 557 7667
- Location
-
Cottons Centre
Hays Lane
London
SE1 2QP
GB
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