Principal Commercial and contract Lawyer (10 Hrs)

Concepts

• west midlands
• personnel supply services
• contract lawyer
• commercial
• hrs
• lawyer
• temporary staff
• contract activities
• family friendly policies
• flexible working

Location

Description

At Sandwell Council we are progressive, dynamic, and dedicated to meeting the needs of our community. We now wish to recruit a Principal Commercial and Contracts Lawyer to its commercial and contracts team who shares our vision. You must be a qualified lawyer with experience of undertaking specialist legal work within a Local Authority or the public sector on all legal matters in relation to contracts and procurement. The candidate will have experience relating to complex multi-million pound procurements and contract activities including but not limited to: public health, strategic regeneration and construction projects, subsidy control advice, light touch (schedule 3 of PCRs), IT and adults, children, and education matters. Ideal Candidate Qualified lawyer - Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (FCILEx) with at least five years' post qualification experience. This role is ideal for an experienced practitioner who can demonstrate the ability to deal with a demanding caseload, possess excellent client care skills, and an eagerness to provide a high-quality service to our clients. The candidate will have existing management experience and supervise the work of junior members of staff. Hours 10 hours per week In the heart of the Midlands and 10 minutes train ride from the centre of Birmingham, Sandwell is a rapidly expanding, vibrant and diverse place to live, work and play. How better to contribute to our vision than through a unique and rewarding career with Sandwell? So, if you're looking for an excellent benefits package and the chance to make a difference, this is the role for you. Use your skills to benefit the local community and experience a rewarding, interesting environment, and attractive employment package such as: • Local Government Pension Scheme, considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates • A generous minimum holiday entitlement of 30 days per year in addition to statutory and public holidays, rising to 35 days after 5 years' service • Option to buy more annual leave • Agile/Smart working • A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity entitlements, and flexible working. • 1,000's of discounts and savings at 100's of retailers, online and on the high street, available through our employee benefits scheme • Excellent in-house learning and development opportunities

CPV Codes

• 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Other Information

The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on ... The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on 'Tenders' to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on 'View Details' in order to Express Interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Additional information on how to apply for this contract https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/