Are you an experienced contracts lawyer looking to expand your skills, progress your career and step into a leadership role? Join the new Legal Team at West Northants Council, one of the newest and the fourth biggest Unitary Council in England. As Principal Contracts Lawyer you will sit within our Corporate legal team, supporting the Head of Legal (Corporate) in the management of the team and working collaboratively with our Procurement Team and client officers in the work they undertake. Responsibilities

Lead lawyer on all contractual matters for goods, services and major projects. Engage in stakeholder relationship management, including with partner law firms. Lead a team of senior lawyers and legal assistants, allocating caseloads, ensuring provision of high‑quality legal advice from colleagues and delivering supportive leadership. Manage a caseload of contracts and procurement matters from a wide range of client departments. Deputise for the Head of Legal (Corporate) where required. Advising the Council on a wide range of contractual matters and delivering training where necessary. Advising in relation to grant funding agreements and subsidy control. Advising on policy, strategy and procedure relating to contract‑related issues.

Qualifications

Experience advising on contracts law is essential. Local government experience is not required. Passion for delivering an excellent legal service, a desire to help shape and deliver an exemplar local authority legal service, and a drive to progress and achieve your own ambition.

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