Overview
We are seeking to recruit an Assistant Team Leader – Contracts & Procurement.
HB Public Law (HBPL) is an innovative and ambitious shared legal service committed to excellence in the public sector and we seek a qualified lawyer who embodies this approach. The post holder will be required to support the development of HBPL jointly with the other Assistant Team Leaders and Team Leaders. The post holder will have knowledge and experience of public procurement and commercial contracts and will be able to support the Team Leader in the management of the Team and the wider Practice.
About you
The post holder will be a senior member of a team of specialist lawyers and will contribute to the development and management of that Team and the Legal Practice.
The successful applicant will:
- Be a qualified solicitor, barrister or appropriately qualified overseas lawyer.
- Have detailed knowledge and understanding of English law, practice and procedure in relation to public procurement and commercial contracts.
- Have detailed understanding and awareness of the necessity of governance arrangements to support effective decision making, as well as concepts underpinning local government law and public law principles as applicable to local government.
- Be able to manage and support lawyers in the Team
- Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines whilst handling a complex and diverse workload, including high profile cases and advising elected members.
- Be able to demonstrate excellent client care skills, including providing written and oral advice to a high standard and managing multiple client relationships
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Still interested?
Our application process is short and simple to complete.
Please send a CV and covering letter setting out your experience, skills and how you meet the selection criteria within the role profile.
If you would like a confidential conversation about the opportunity prior to applying, please discuss with Sarah Inverary on 07927 548 788.
For more information, please refer to the Role Profile/Selection Criteria
