Jobs, fresher vacancy - Commercial Contracts & Procurement Lawyer • UK

Company: LAW Absolute

UK

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: lhull@lawabsolute.com 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.