Commercial Contracts & Procurement Lawyer

TBC; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Authority in North London seeks an experienced locum/temporary commercial contracts & procurement lawyer for a full-time role. The position requires local government experience, handling legal advice and procurement matters in a hybrid setting. Ideal candidates will possess an England and Wales qualification and a minimum of 2 years PQE.

Qualifications

• Experience with commercial contracts and procurement matters required.
• Ability to attend the North London office for hybrid work.
• Must be available within a 4-week notice period.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and representation for contracts and procurement.
• Undertake research regarding commercial contracts and procurement.
• Handle tasks related to information matters.

Skills

Local government experience

Advisory skills

Research skills

Contract handling

Education

England and Wales qualified solicitor

Minimum 2 years PQE

Job description

LAW Absolute is recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority based in North London for an experienced locum/temporary commercial contracts & procurement lawyer on a full-time basis. The contract will start with an initial 3-month period and has potential to extend from there as necessary.

The council is seeking a lawyer with previous experience in local government. You will be able to provide advice, representation and undertake research as requested in relation to commercial contracts, procurement and information matters. Ideally you will have experience with construction JCT/NEC contracts.

This role will be hybrid with at least 1 day per month in the office. Please note this cannot be a fully remote role.

To apply you will be:

• An England and Wales qualified solicitor, barrister or chartered legal executive with minimum 2 years’ PQE Able to demonstrate previous experience handling a caseload of contracts and procurement matters in a local government environment Able to attend the office in North London on a hybrid basis Available on no more than a 4-week notice period

The salary guidance from the client for this role is £35-£55/hour umbrella dependent 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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