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Senior Contracts Solicitor

Service Care Solutions - Legal

Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 8 days

Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4 2WA, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

Service Care Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Solicitor for a local authority in Oxfordshire.
The role involves managing a team of approximately 6 legal professionals while handling a Commercial Contracts caseload from start to finish.
Candidates must hold a current practicing certificate in England and Wales and have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role.
The position offers a hybrid working model with an umbrella rate of £50-£60 per hour or a PAYE inclusive rate of £44.06 - £52.76 per hour.
Key benefits include weekly pay, flexible hours, and the opportunity for continuous professional development.

Service Care Solutions is working alongside a growing local authority, based in Oxfordshire, which is seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Solicitor to their Contracts and Conveyancing team. If successful, you will be responsible for managing a team of specialist lawyers, collaborating with internal clients to develop their knowledge and skills, and promoting a positive culture of continuous improvement.ROLE: Senior Contracts Solicitor LOCATION: Oxfordshire – hybridUMBRELLA RATE: £50-£60phPAYE Inc. RATE: £44.06 - £52.76phCONTRACT LENGTH: 3 months ongoingKey responsibilities of the Senior Contracts Solicitor role:

Handle your own Commercial Contracts caseload from start to completion.
Manage a team of approximately 6 legal professionals.
Work collaboratively with the Head of Law and Legal Business Partner and other members of Legal Services enabling the Legal Services Department to achieve excellence.

Key Requirements:

Hold a current practising certificate within England and Wales and have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a solicitor in a similar role.
Strong knowledge of contract law and its application in various sectors.
Previous experience working for a local authority within a commercial contracts legal team.
The ability to regularly attend the office 1-2 days per week.

Key Benefits included with the Senior Contracts Solicitor position:

Weekly pay – the rate offered will depend upon experience and interview performance.
Hybrid working.
Flexible hours.

If this Senior Contracts Solicitor role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on , or email .uk.We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.

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