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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a local Authority in North London  are looking for a Senior Lawyer - Contracts/Procurement and Information to join their team.

Position: Senior Lawyer - Contracts/Procurement and Information
Location: North London
Duration: 3 Months with a possible extension.
Hours: 36 Hours Per week
Rate: £25.56

Purpose of the Role: 

• To support the development of Public Law with Team Leaders and Service Managers within this London Council.
  

Key Responablities:

• To advise and have conduct of legal files on behalf of all the clients of this council's  Public Law, including local authorities, housing associations and schools and to provide advice representation and undertake research as requested in relation to Contracts, Procurement & Information matters.
• To attend at meetings and court which may take place outside of normal office hours and off site as required and;
• To advise officers and members, including in public forums, in a proactive and politically sensitive manner; and
• To give guidance, mentor and give training to less experienced team members.
• To deputise for senior lawyers as and when required.

Essential skills required:

• The post holder must be a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal
  Executives, qualified solicitor, barrister or appropriately qualified overseas lawyer.
• Attends member level meetings to give legal advice and assistance, with support as required.
• Plan & deliver training
• Research & advise on legal areas outside own specialism
  Meets targets and complies with the Practice’s quality management systems,including keeping accurate and timely recording of records
• Carries out work with limited supervision
• Carries out complex legal work
• Conducts fairly high profile cases
• Draft and negotiates straightforward original legal documents,
  correspondence and pleadings

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to rene.okoli@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact Rene on 0203 854 4910 to discuss further.

To explore other exciting opportunities or learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our
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