Contracts Lawyer

1. Responsible for the delivery of highest quality outcomes and effective legal advice to clients including the Cabinet, Committees, other Council bodies and elected Members.

2. To ensure the legal services provided are cost effective and meet the principles of good governance in decision making.

3. Support the development and delivery of relevant strategies, policies and departmental projects that secure the achievement of key council and service objectives.

Responsibilities

• To deliver a high quality, sustainable legal service that complies with the statutory framework and meets the Councils statutory and contractual obligations.
• Advising and attending Committees and sub-committees, members and Chief Officers and frequently advising the Departments in relation to the Law in matters specifically relating to the work of the section.
• Devising and implementing new methods, forms and procedures as required by new legislation, revis...