Lawyer - Local Authority Contracts - Permanent NEW SALARIES

Your new role Southend City Council has a new full-time, permanent opportunity for a local authority experienced Contracts Lawyer.The position will require you to hit the ground running, independently managing a varied caseload of contract and procurement matters. You will provide expert legal advice and support, dealing with commercial and construction contracts such as JCT and NEC.The team undertakes a broad range of work, including complex and high-value matters.Duties will include (but are not limited to) drafting, negotiating, and reviewing contracts and to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policies, working closely with procurement colleagues to provide procurement advice, including strategy and risk, reviewing and commenting on reports in respect of the Council''s governance and decision-making procedures, including the Contract Procedure Rules.This is a key role in safeguarding the Council''s interests, managing legal risks, and supporting procurement and commercial initiatives. All with the support of the Principal and Senior LawyersWithin this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, you are required to be on-site at the Civic Centre a minimum of 2 days a week.What you''ll need to succeed To be shortlisted for this position, you must be a qualified lawyer with previous contract experience, preferably within a local authority environment.You will be able to demonstrate the relevant skills and experience to be able to work ..... full job details .....