Senior Legal Officer - Contract Solicitor

• Job Type:  Flexible Hybrid working arrangment, Full Time, Temporary Contract
• Location: Doncaster, DN1
• Salary: £42.55 PAYE per hour / £55 Umbrella

We are seeking an experienced Contract Solicitor to provide high-level legal support and advice, ensuring the successful delivery of key commercial projects for the Council. This role involves working both from home and in our Doncaster office, covering a broad range of contractual matters.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Provide high-quality, timely legal and commercial advice to the Council, its officers, and elected members to ensure lawful decisions are taken in the best interests of the Council.
• Offer legal advice in the form of written or oral communication, draft contracts, construction contracts, grants, and other commercial documents to ensure the Council meets its legal obligations within project timelines.
• Represent the Council and deputise for other Council Officers to ensure continuous access to commercial advice and assistance.
• Ensure that work is undertaken in accordance with relevant professional and Council standards, contributing to the development and delivery of a modern legal service.
• Prepare and present training programmes to team members, other Council officers, partners, and elected members to maintain up-to-date legal knowledge relevant to their roles.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Qualified and admitted as a Solicitor or called as a Barrister or CILEx Lawyer.
• Substantial post-qualification experience.
• Significant knowledge and experience in Contract and Commercial matters, with a good understanding of complementary law.
• Considerable experience advising on significant commercial projects.
• High standard of drafting, negotiating, presentation, communication, and personal organisation skills.
• Clear understanding of the impact of Value for Money in the delivery of services.
• Knowledge of Local Government Law, the legislative framework within Local Government, and issues relevant to the service responsibilities.
• Thorough understanding of current Procurement legislation and subsidy legislation.

Benefits:

• Access to a dedicated consultant for ongoing support.
• Secure and easy-to-use online timesheet system.
• Self-service portal for managing holiday requests, payslips, and other employment documents.
• Access to free training, discount clubs, healthcare options, and Reed rewards.
• Inclusion in pension schemes, paid holiday schemes, and maternity benefits.
• Opportunities to work with leading UK employers including local authorities, the NHS, and local SMEs.

To apply for this Contract Solicitor position, please submit your CV today!