--- title: "Solicitor - Employment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c6a236f9-493e-45f7-8547-1dd5a3768f98" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c6a236f9-493e-45f7-8547-1dd5a3768f98" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c6a236f9-493e-45f7-8547-1dd5a3768f98.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c6a236f9-493e-45f7-8547-1dd5a3768f98.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-08-16" --- # Solicitor - Employment Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6a236f9-493e-45f7-8547-1dd5a3768f98 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c6a236f9-493e-45f7-8547-1dd5a3768f98) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c6a236f9-493e-45f7-8547-1dd5a3768f98.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a qualified Employment Law Solicitor for a temporary agency role, with a contract lasting approximately three months, due to commence on 2nd September 2019. The position is located at the Sandwell Council House in Oldbury, West Midlands, and is part of the services industry category. The tender process is currently in the open phase, closing for submissions on 23rd August 2019 at 12 Noon, with applicants required to submit their proposals through the In-tend e-Tendering System. This tender presents a promising opportunity for legal firms or individual solicitors specialising in employment law, particularly those with experience working within local authorities. Candidates with extensive advocacy experience in courts and tribunals, along with a strong understanding of local government law, are particularly suited to this position. Businesses aiming to expand in the legal services sector should consider expressing their interest to secure a potential contract with the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. ## Notice Employment Law Solicitor Hours: 37 Hours - Monday to Friday Start date: ASAP for 3 months Rate of Pay: Band H PS40,760 to PS45,591 PAYE but agencies can advise what the candidate would be looking for on a ltd company basis at PS42 p/h Contract type: Agency Location:- Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE Job Description is attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: This vacancy is for an Employment Law Solicitor. One Solicitor is required to start as soon as possible and work for a period of 12 weeks. The role will be based at Oldbury Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE. We require one Solicitor with extensive experience of employment law within a Local Authority. We are looking for a candidate who has the following experience: Qualified Solicitor/Barrister/Fellow of CILEx of at least 2 years, extensive experience of employment law within a Local Authority, advocacy experience in Courts and Tribunals, general knowledge of Local Government law, extensive experience of providing advice to internal and external clients and the ability to undertake a varied workload. Local authority experience is essential. Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references, copy of Terms and Conditions Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement opportunity, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the related documents. To submit your documents you will be required to opt in. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Friday 23rd August 12 Noon. Additional information: The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement opportunity, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the related documents. To submit your documents you will be required to opt in. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Friday 23rd August 12 Noon. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29bc776d-2d6d-4419-9563-8412b5e93eae | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B70 8SZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | West Bromwich Central | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff ## Release History - 16 Aug 2019 at 14:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29bc776d-2d6d-4419-9563-8412b5e93eae ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29bc776d-2d6d-4419-9563-8412b5e93eae 16th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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