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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in Wiltshire, are looking for an experienced Principal Contracts Solicitor to join their team and play a crucial role in their Legal Management Team.  

Position: Principal Contracts Solicitor
Rate: £66 per hour (Umbrella) 
Contract Duration: Temp (Jan 2027) Possible Extension
Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Job Purpose:

• To lead and manage a team of lawyers ensuring efficient, effective and economic cost management of the service which inspires the confidence of officers and members. 

Job Responsibilities:

• To ensure effective performance management and the delivery of agreed targets, service standards and budgets for the provision of legal services to the council. 
• Draft, review, negotiate, and settle a wide range of complex commercial and public sector contracts, terms and conditions, and framework agreements. 
• To provide expert, authoritative, and pragmatic legal advice on non-contentious commercial, contractual, and procurement matters, safeguard the council's legal and financial interests, and lead or mentor a team of junior lawyers. 

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister. 
• Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation and case law relating to public law.

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 james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

To explore other exciting opportunities or learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our website https://www.temptingrecruitment

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