Senior Solicitor Regulatory / Contracts and Procurement

Seven Resourcing are currently seeking a Senior Lawyer to work within Middlesbrough Council. This is a full time position of 37 hours, and we are paying £32.30  per hour for this role.

The role:

To support the Council achieve strategic objectives through the provision of a first class legal service, working as a Business Partner you will work closely with services to scope opportunities and viable transactions from the onset, whether in relation to licensing, litigation or prosecutions you will be classes as the expert and your role will be critical to the success and achievement of directorate priorities.  

Leading a small team of lawyers and support staff you will model the values of the organisation and drive service improvements to ensure the department continues to excel and exceed expectations of our internal colleagues  

Key Responsibilities:

To lead on and undertake all legal work commensurate with the nature of the post.

To provide specialist in-house advice, in place of seeking external legal advice from solicitors or barristers.

To act as a specialist advocate, to conduct contested hearings of any length, in any appropriate location.

To provide strategic, long term advice on both policy and implementation issues.

Applicant Requirements:

• Qualifications: GCSEs A-C or equivalent including at least English and Maths. Educated to A Level standard or equivalent experience
• Experience: 2+ years working within a similar role. 
• Compliance: Current Standard DBS check. 
• Travel: Clean UK driving license with the ability to commute to and from work independently.
• Hours: 37 hours p/w.

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