Solicitor

?We are currently partnering with a London based local authority , who are recruiting for a Contracts Lawyer on an initial five-six month locum basis.
This is a full time position which requires staff onsite a minimum of once per month and is offering a negotiable hourly rate dependent on experience.
Duties will include (but are not limited to): Assisting the Senior Contracts Lawyer with the increased workload as they deal with the work arising from the Procurement Act Providing legal advice to client teams across the council on a diverse range of procurement, contract and governance matters Supporting on various projects including: collaborative procurement, joint ventures, council owned companies, frameworks, dynamic purchasing systems and construction projects Experience required: Experience working for a local authority Skills, knowledge and expertise required: Contracts and procurement law Construction contracts (including JCT) Working hours: 35 hours per week Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
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