Lawyer

JT Recruit; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK seeks an experienced Lawyer for a temporary locum role, primarily focused on contracts and procurement work. This position involves managing diverse legal services, including IT contracts and framework agreements. The role is part-time with 22.5 to 25 hours per week, and while it is mainly remote, occasional office attendance is required. The contract is for three months, with potential for extension for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years PQE in contracts and procurement.
• Experience with local authority preferred.
• Ability to effectively manage diverse legal work.

Responsibilities

• Handle services contracts and IT contracts.
• Manage framework agreements and collaborative procurements.
• Oversee grant agreements and subsidy control.

Skills

Commercial law expertise

Contract negotiation

Procurement experience

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified Lawyer (PQE)

Job description

Overview

Lincolnshire Country Council are looking for an experienced Lawyer to join them on a temporary basis.

The candidate will become an integral part of a small team handling a diverse range of commercial work for the Local Authority.

Responsibilities

The work includes:

• services contracts
• IT contracts
• framework agreements
• collaborative procurements
• grant agreements
• subsidy control

Qualifications

You must be an experienced Lawyer with a minimum of e years PQE in contracts and procurement, ideally with a local authority.

Working Details

Working hours : - 22.5 - 25 hours per week.

The position is on a locum basis for three months with a strong possibility of an extension for the right candidate.

The position is to work mainly on a remote basis, with office attendance only occasionally required.