Contracts Solicitor/Lawyer - 30 hours

Role - Contracts Solicitor/Lawyer Band - H Rate - £60.00 - £65.00 ph Hours - 30 Location - Sandwell Council house Working type - Hybrid Contract type: Agency Brief description: At Sandwell Council we are progressive, dynamic, and dedicated to meeting the needs of our community. We now wish to recruit a Contracts Solicitor/Lawyer who shares our vision. You will be required to provide quality practical advice and support on public procurement and commercial contracts, including contract negotiation, drafting and contract disputes. You will also provide support to our Principal Lawyers in on specialist and complex contracts and procurement work as well as high-level projects. You must be a qualified lawyer with experience of undertaking work within a Local Authority or the public sector on all legal matters in relation to contracts and procurement. Ideal Candidate Qualified lawyer - Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (FCILEx) with at least three years' post qualification experience. This role is ideal for an experienced practitioner who can demonstrate the ability to deal with a heavy 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. Why Sandwell? 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 Our Values; Trust, Unity and Progress make us unique, they define how we do things and are reflected in the way we behave. They are important to us, guiding and shaping our organisational culture. Our values are key to us achieving Sandwell's Vision 2030 and also guide us when we recruit. Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor You will receive ... Additional 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 `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No