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principal commercial and contracts lawyer - Oldbury, West Midlands, United Kingdom - HancoxRead Recruitment Ltd
Description
HancoxRead Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Principal Commercial and Contracts Lawyer on behalf of their client based in Sandwell.
Our client is a progressive, dynamic, and dedicated to meeting the needs of our community. We now wish to recruit a Principal Commercial and Contracts Lawyer to its commercial and contracts team who shares our vision.
This role is ideal for an experienced practitioner who can demonstrate the ability to deal with a demanding caseload, possess excellent client care skills, and an eagerness to provide a high-quality service to our clients.
Job Summary
You will undertake specialist legal work and provide advice relating to complex multi-million pound procurements and contract activities including but not limited to: strategic regeneration and construction projects, subsidy control advice, light touch (schedule 3 of PCRs), IT and adults, children, and education matters.
To assist in the management of the Law and Governance Services including taking a leading role in Performance Management and Best Value including the establishment and maintenance of Service Standard Framework (SLA) agreements with client services both internal and external
Role Responsibilities
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