Commercial Contracts and Procurement Lawyer

LAW Absolute; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority consultancy is seeking a Contracts and Procurement Lawyer based in Middlesbrough for a temporary role lasting 4-6 months. The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer with experience in commercial contracts and procurement. This hybrid position requires attendance at the office as needed, with a salary range of £40-£55/hour depending on experience. Interested applicants should send their CV to the hiring department.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial contracts and procurement is essential.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment.
• Available on a 4-week notice period.

Responsibilities

• Assist the senior lawyer with legal matters.
• Represent legal services in various settings.
• Handle commercial and procurement contract issues.

Skills

Previous experience in commercial contracts

Procurement knowledge

Ability to attend meetings/courts

Education

Qualified solicitor, barrister, or CILEX lawyer

Job description

Commercial Contracts and Procurement Lawyer

LAW Absolute is recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority based in Middlesbrough for a Contracts and Procurement Lawyer on a temporary basis. The contract will last for 4-6 months.

You will be able to assist the senior lawyer with commercial contract matters, procurement matters, construction contract matters, and you will be able to represent the council’s legal services in meetings, courts, inquiries and appeals.

The client is looking for someone who has previous experience in commercial contracts and procurement, ideally from another local government environment.

To apply you will be:

• An England and Wales qualified solicitor, barrister, or CILEX lawyer
• Able to demonstrate previous experience within commercial contracts and procurement
• Able to attend the office in the Middlesbrough area as necessary on a hybrid-working basis
• Available on no more than a 4-week notice period

The salary for this role will be £40-£55/hour umbrella, depending on experience.

For more information and/or to apply, please begin by sending your CV to Louise at LAW Absolute: [e-mail]

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

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