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Solicitor (Contracts)

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Job ID:

35329

Practice Area(s):

Procurement/Contracts

Location:

Lincolnshire, East Midlands 

Role:

Qualified Lawyer
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Employment Type:

Permanent Full-Time

Posted:

08.05.2025

Employer type:

Local Authority
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Job Description:

£44,059 - £47,134 per annum
 
This is an opportunity to join our expanding Legal Service team. We are looking for a solicitor experienced in contract matters to provide a comprehensive service to support the Legal Service Manager in the provision of legal advice to officers and members working towards the Council’s ambitions vison to improve the city.

We are looking for a commercially minded Solicitor or Barrister who will ideally have experience in contract matters and a good understanding of the new Procurement Act. Contract experience will include negotiation and drafting of commercial contracts, NEC Contracts and JCT. They will also have experience of extending, varying and novating contracts and experience of terminating contracts. A good understanding of property and planning matters would also be desirable.

This work will be integral to the maintenance and development of the services provided by the Council and contribute to the delivery of these services. The work will involve contributing to the exciting, high profile, projects the Council is investing in and obtaining funding for, so understanding of grant funding agreements and how funding is obtained is necessary.

For further information on this role and to apply, please click the apply button below.

The ideal candidate will:
  • Be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister.
  • Have experience of local government law and how it affects the framework within which the public sector operates.
  • Have experience of advising members and providing general advice to officers as required on all aspects contract law.
  • Have a good understand of how local government projects are funded and subsidy control.
  • Be able to demonstrate good negotiating skills.
  • Be commercially minded.
Benefits we offer:
  • Flexible working options / Flexi time scheme.
  • Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
  • Local government pension scheme (currently 23.4% employer contribution).
  • Employee online discount scheme (including cinema, retail / supermarkets and homeware / tech).
  • Health and Wellbeing support.
  • Sustainable Travel Options (Tax free bike scheme and discounted City parking).
Closing date: 27 May 2025

For further information or to apply, please click on the 'Enquire/Apply' button below.
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City of Lincoln Council
Lincolnshire, East Midlands, United Kingdom

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City of Lincoln Council
Lincolnshire, East Midlands, United Kingdom
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Solicitor (Contracts)

col-narrow-left   

Job ID:

35329

Practice Area(s):

Procurement/Contracts

Location:

Lincolnshire, East Midlands 

Role:

Qualified Lawyer
col-narrow-right   

Employment Type:

Permanent Full-Time

Posted:

08.05.2025

Employer type:

Local Authority
col-wide   

Job Description:

£44,059 - £47,134 per annum
 
This is an opportunity to join our expanding Legal Service team. We are looking for a solicitor experienced in contract matters to provide a comprehensive service to support the Legal Service Manager in the provision of legal advice to officers and members working towards the Council’s ambitions vison to improve the city.

We are looking for a commercially minded Solicitor or Barrister who will ideally have experience in contract matters and a good understanding of the new Procurement Act. Contract experience will include negotiation and drafting of commercial contracts, NEC Contracts and JCT. They will also have experience of extending, varying and novating contracts and experience of terminating contracts. A good understanding of property and planning matters would also be desirable.

This work will be integral to the maintenance and development of the services provided by the Council and contribute to the delivery of these services. The work will involve contributing to the exciting, high profile, projects the Council is investing in and obtaining funding for, so understanding of grant funding agreements and how funding is obtained is necessary.

For further information on this role and to apply, please click the apply button below.

The ideal candidate will:
  • Be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister.
  • Have experience of local government law and how it affects the framework within which the public sector operates.
  • Have experience of advising members and providing general advice to officers as required on all aspects contract law.
  • Have a good understand of how local government projects are funded and subsidy control.
  • Be able to demonstrate good negotiating skills.
  • Be commercially minded.
Benefits we offer:
  • Flexible working options / Flexi time scheme.
  • Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
  • Local government pension scheme (currently 23.4% employer contribution).
  • Employee online discount scheme (including cinema, retail / supermarkets and homeware / tech).
  • Health and Wellbeing support.
  • Sustainable Travel Options (Tax free bike scheme and discounted City parking).
Closing date: 27 May 2025

For further information or to apply, please click on the 'Enquire/Apply' button below.