Commercial Contract Lawyer (Hybrid) Full Time Temporary

Commercial Contract Lawyer (Hybrid) needed in Oldham, £55ph PAYE – Reference:0008 A2B9 / 1

Can be more remote but would need to attend the office to collect IT equipment and if there is an urgent requirement to come in also.

1. Delivering comprehensive, timely legal advice and legal work in particular in the areas of commercial law, contract law, procurement law, company law and local government law and practice.

2. Ensuring that decision-making in relation to the contracts is lawful and in accordance with the Client’s Constitution and the governance arrangements.

3. Support the provision of project management where required, and the provision of commercial support and governance of projects in accordance with the governance and management arrangements as required.

4. Undertaking the legal work of a specialist and/or complex nature, including research, the preparation of advice to officers and Elected Members, the drafting of contracts, and the drafting and presentation of reports and other documentation, without supervision.

5. Liaison with the Group Lawyer (Corporate) and the other managers/officers within Legal Services to ensure effective co-ordination of all legal services to the Client.

6. Working with client officers to ensure that they are appropriately advised and supported, and are able to provide informed instructions to the external advisers (where engaged) as required. Advising on the need for specialist external advice, procuring, instructing and managing external legal advisers where these are engaged.

7. To design and deliver regular updates and training on developments in contract/procurement law and practice that have implications for the policies, procedures and Constitutional matters.

8. To design and update all relevant precedents and documentation needed to comply with the key duties of the post.

9. Participating in negotiations on behalf of the Client with contractors and their advisers and participating in the assessment and evaluation of contractors’ submissions when required.

10. To develop and advise on the implementation of appropriate risk management strategies.

11. Keeping up to date with relevant development in law and practice, and working with colleagues in the legal team to ensure that other officers are aware of development relevant to them.

12. Carrying out the duties of the post in a proactive, enabling manner as so to facilitate, so far as practicable, compatible with the law, the policy and commercial objectives of the Client with a proper focus on the requirements of the Client corporately, client departments and its officers as customers.

This is a Full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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