6 government jobs found

Solicitor Location: Barras Bridge, NE1 8QH Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 3+ months Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week Pay Rate: £23.17 Per Hour Job Ref: (phone number removed) Job Responsibilities Provide legal advice and support to various departments within the council. Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents and contracts. Represent the council in legal proceedings and at tribunals. Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. Collaborate with external legal partners when necessary. Person Specifications Must Have: Qualified solicitor with a valid practicing certificate. Experience in local government law or public sector legal work. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and negotiation abilities. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Nice to Have: Experience with NEPO systems and procedures. Familiarity with the Newcastle area and its legal landscape. Additional...

Category Officer – Oxfordshire Contract – minimum 6 months £20.98 per hour Umbrella (approx. £41,000.00 per annum) Full time Job Description: Procurement/Category Officer – Children’s Services Location: Hybrid (1 day per month in County Hall, Oxford; additional day quarterly) Hours: Flexible, with core hours between 8am – 6pm, Monday – Friday Overview: We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Procurement Officer to join the Children’s Services procurement team. Reporting to the Category Manager for Children’s Services, you will play a key role in delivering procurement and contract management projects, including tender preparation, contract monitoring, and procurement compliance. This role is ideal for someone at an assistant level looking to progress into an officer role, with significant experience in public sector procurement, particularly in Children’s Services. Key Responsibilities: Respond swiftly to procurement requests, managing a busy inbox and handling...

Cardiff Council is looking for an experienced Solicitor or Barrister to join our Community Team. You’ll provide legal advice and representation in adult protection, community care, and related public law matters, helping the Council deliver safe, effective services. 📍 Location: Remote 📅 Contract: Temporary (Initially 3 months, with strong potential to extend) ⏰ Hours: 37 hours per week 💷 Pay Rate: £30 per hour (via Umbrella) What you’ll do: * Advise on adult health, social care, and community law issues. * Prepare Court applications, statutory orders, and legal papers. * Represent the Council at hearings, tribunals, and Court. * Provide clear, practical advice to officers, Members, and associated organisations. Requirements: * Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with rights of audience. * Experience in adult health, social care, or community law. * Strong knowledge of public law and local government processes. * Excellent...

Client Local Authority in Newham Job Title Senior Lawyer (Contracts and Procurement) Pay Rate £50-£60 an hour UMBRELLA Hours 36 Hours a week(Mon-Fri) 9AM-5PM Duration Initial 3 month Contract Location Hybrid working-will be office based in Newham Dockside Description Job Purpose: To support the Principal Lawyer and Legal Services management team in the provision of strategic, high level legal advice to the Councils, Members and Officers, and support the provision of legal solutions in Contracts and Procurement and related areas to enable the Councils to progress with corporate goals. To lead and manage a team in a shared back office support service. The team will include lawyers, legal officers and support staff, and the Senior Lawyer will support the Team Leader in the delivery of a portfolio of high quality, solution focused legal work in more than one discipline and across multiple sites, to customers in different organisations. Case Management: Leading on...

Lawyer Location: Po Box 500, TS1 9FT Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 4+ Months Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week Pay Rate: £47.03 Per Hour Job Ref: (phone number removed) Job Responsibilities Draft and review commercial contracts and procurement documents. Provide legal advice to support business operations. Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Negotiate contract terms with clients and vendors. Assist in resolving legal disputes. Person Specifications Must Have: Qualified to practice law in the UK. Experience in commercial law and contract management. Strong analytical and negotiation skills. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Right to work in the UK. Nice to Have: Experience working with local government or public sector. Familiarity with NEPO processes. Proficiency in legal research tools. DISCLAIMER: By applying for this vacancy, you consent to your personal information being shared with our...

Child and Youth Justice Service Practitioner Location: Central and East Lancashire (Preston, Burnley, and surrounding areas) About the Role We are seeking a committed and professional practitioner to join our Child and Youth Justice Service. The successful candidate will work within a multi-agency environment to support children involved with the youth justice system, with a focus on preventing offending, reducing re-offending, and lowering custody rates. You will manage a varied caseload of children in both community and custodial settings, ensuring high-quality assessment, intervention, supervision, and support. This role requires a practitioner who is resilient, child-centred and motivated to deliver high-quality work in line with the Youth Justice Board principles of Child First, Trauma-Informed and Restorative practice, and the Probation Service values of Purpose, Humanity, Openness and Together. Qualifications & Requirement Preference for a qualified Probation...