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Contract & Procurement Lawyer

Employer
Brighton & Hove City Council
Location
Brighton, East Sussex
Salary
£32,910 - £43,857
Closing date
9 Apr 2021

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Practice area
Company and commercial
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
PQE
2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 6 years, 7 years+
Position
Solicitor
Sector
In-house

Job Details

Purpose of the Job

To provide legal services to client departments in order to implement their decisions within the law and to protect the Council against prosecution and challenge.

To manage a wide range of contracts and procurement work and provide advice and guidance at all stages of the procurement process.

About the role

You will have the opportunity to handle your own varied case load of contracts and procurement work. You will work on the Council’s Major Projects and provide advice and guidance at all stages of the procurement process.

Experience of contracts and procurement law is desirable. Excellent client care, communication skills, a positive attitude and a willingness to develop in the role are essential.

We are mainly working remotely currently and this is likely to continue for the foreseeable future. This role is a full-time post but we also welcome applicants from lawyers who want to work remotely, flexibly or part time.

Additional information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.

Work Permits: We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) Points-based Immigration System. Please see Gov.uk for more information on the Skilled Worker Visa.

Company information

We welcome applications from all sections of the community but particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, LGB, male or trans as these groups are currently under-represented in our Directorate workforce.

Company

Working for Brighton & Hove City Council is more than just a job. It's all about making a difference to people's everyday lives. 

We are one of the largest employers in Sussex, employing around 10,000 staff. Our budget funds more than 700 services. The diverse nature of our work means we offer career opportunities in a wide range of rewarding fields.

Watch our video about working for us and living in Brighton & Hove on YouTube.

Join us to make a difference to our city.

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