Contracts and Procurement Solicitor

Your new company A large local authority is seeking an experienced public sector Contracts Solicitor to join its established legal team on an interim basis. This is an initial 4-6 month assignment with an immediate start available - an excellent opportunity to work in a high-performing in-house legal function, supporting a broad range of strategic projects and commercial initiatives.The organisation operates across a diverse portfolio of services and requires legal support on complex contractual, procurement, funding and partnership matters. You will work alongside experienced legal professionals and key stakeholders across the business, providing commercially focused and pragmatic legal advice.Your new role You will provide specialist legal support on a wide range of commercial contracts and procurement matters, advising internal stakeholders on legal risk and ensuring compliance with applicable procurement legislation.Key responsibilities will include:Advising on contracts and procurement matters (including variations and modifications) within a public sector environmentDrafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of commercial agreementsSupporting project teams on complex commercial and strategic initiativesManaging legal risk and providing practical solutions to operational challengesLiaising with external advisers and key internal stakeholders where requiredWhat you''ll need to succeed You will be a qualified solicitor, barrister or equivalent legal professional holding ..... full job details .....