Contracts and Procurement Lawyer

LAW Absolute; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking a Contracts and Procurement Lawyer for a temporary position based in Middlesbrough, England. The contract lasts 4-6 months, with responsibilities including assisting with commercial contract matters and representing legal services. The ideal candidate is an England and Wales qualified legal professional with relevant experience and the flexibility to work hybrid.Salary offered is £40-£55/hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• England and Wales qualified solicitor, barrister, or CILEX lawyer.
• Previous experience in commercial contracts and procurement.
• Willingness to attend the office in Middlesbrough as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist the senior lawyer with commercial contract matters.
• Represent the council’s legal services in meetings and courts.

Skills

Experience with commercial contracts

Knowledge of procurement matters

Writing and representation skills

Education

Qualified solicitor, barrister, or CILEX lawyer

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

• 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

Remuneration

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

How to apply

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.

At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.

If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.