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Reed Public Sector is seeking a highly skilled and experienced interim Principal Lawyer to lead and manage the Local Authority client's corporate Commercial Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a legal professional with a strong background in contract and procurement law, and a proven track record in managing a team of lawyers and paralegals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert legal advice on contract and procurement law.
- Manage and supervise a team of lawyers and paralegals.
- Ensure compliance with public sector frameworks.
- Handle commercial contracts, procurement, information management, IT, technology, construction, intellectual property, public law, and grant agreements.
- Advise on JCT & NEC contracts.
- Sit and advise on various boards within the Council.
- (Desirable) Provide expertise in Company Law.
Qualifications:
- Current practising certificate and entitlement to practice in England as a Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives.
- Post qualification experience in contract and procurement rules and regulations.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and perform well under pressure.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
Have the experience and expertise and want to get into a new challenge?
Apply now!
alternatively contact Muzna Naqvi at Reed Reading Officer
