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Senior Contracts LawyerCatford, LewishamContract£34.74 per hour PAYE or £44.61 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35Our client is looking for an experienced and qualified Senior Contracts Lawyer.To handle more complex contract work arising and in particular deputise for the Principal Lawyer as appropriate in this major Council work area. This will include advice and assistance with legal documentation and negotiation with partners or preferred bidders in relation to joint commissioning initiatives with the Health Authority or other local authorities. Support the Principal Lawyer in advising and drafting contracts and protocols on a wide range of public private partnership arrangements. Provide advice on more complex procurement and tender documentation.Advanced and substantial knowledge of the particular area of law and knowledge of its application in a local authority contextKnowledge of progressive strategic and operational management practiceAn advanced understanding of the issues facing local government and an ability to rise to themKnowledge of practice and procedure in Courts, tribunals and InquiriesAbility to use initiative and experience to analyse problems, make decisions and exercise proper professional judgement without reference to othersCapability to work positively and imaginatively in conjunction with others at the most senior level in the authority and with partners to prepare and promote the Council's policies and generally to deal with issues progressivelyAbility and willingness to carry out special tasks and/or projects contributing to or leading multi-disciplinary teams as necessaryAbility to work under substantial pressureRobust but creative approach in the interpretation and application of the lawThe first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clientsare an equal opportunities employer