Commercial Contracts Lawyer

Law Absolute Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking an experienced Commercial Contracts Lawyer for an initial three-month period. The role requires a current practising certificate and public sector EU procurement experience. You will manage a full caseload and advise on various contracts, with the possibility of remote work for the right candidate. The pay rate is £50-60 per hour for 37 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Commercial Contracts Lawyer is essential.
• Able to work largely unsupervised.
• Prepared to attend the office on designated days.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of contracts.
• Carry a full caseload from the outset.

Skills

Public sector EU procurement experience

Ability to manage a full caseload

Strong advisory skills

Education

Current practising certificate

Job description

Job Overview

A local authority based in Oxfordshire is seeking an experienced Commercial Contracts Lawyer for an initial period of three months initially.

Responsibilities and Support

The successful Commercial Contracts Lawyer will be supported by a team of 3 legal assistants and will be required to carry a full caseload from the outset. You will work largely unsupervised and will advise on a broad range of contracts.

Public sector EU procurement experience is essential.

Requirements

You will be required to have a current practising certificate.

The council are ideally looking for someone that can attend the office on a Tuesday which is the team office day. However, for the right candidate they may be able to consider fully remote.

Compensation and Working Hours

The role is 37 hours per week, and pay rate is £50-60 per hour maximum.