Offers “Adecco UK Limited”

Expires soon Adecco UK Limited

Principal Solicitor (Public procurement/Contracts)

  • Internship
  • Royal Kingston upon Thames (London)

Job description



·  Location
Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey
·  Salary
£50.00/Hour
·  Category
Legal - Public Sector Legal
·  Job type
Contractor
·  Industry
Legal
·  External Reference
PS1401

Our leading client within public sector is looking for a Principal Solicitor - Contracts, Procurement and Projects (locum) to lead a busy in-house team. The role is offered on a 3 months contract basis (possibility of extension) offering around £50/hour (umbrella/inside IR35) . The role is based in Kingston Upon Thames; however some home working can be facilitated.

The work of the team is varied, including frameworks, DPS and term contracts of differing complexity, collaboration agreements, MOUs, IPR, construction contracts and other commercial legal issues. The role holder will also be advising chief officers and elected members of the Council

The post holder will manage a friendly and welcoming 6 person team advising client departments of the Council and the Council's wholly-owned trading companies. The post holder will also ensure company secretarial compliance for the Council's trading companies (this will not require being named/registered at Companies House).

Required experience and Skills:

·  Qualified Solicitor with a back ground in Public procurement law. Awareness of GDPR and its impact on public contracts is essential.

·  Ability to handle multi-disciplinary projects and company secretary responsibilities.

·  Ability to handle own caseload of complex work alongside management of a team;

·  Building effective relationships with key client departments;

·  Attendance at and positive contributions to strategic board meetings

·  Team management skills

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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