Commercial & Contracts Lawyer

4 weeks ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd Part time

Our client is currently recruiting for a locum Commercial & Contracts Lawyer on an initial 6-month contract.


The position is due to start immediately on a full-time basis. The hourly rate is £50 - £60 per hour, via an umbrella company, and this is negotiable based on PQE.


The ideal candidate will have experience working within local government, and have strong experience dealing with complex commercial and procurement matters.


Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Managing a full caseload of 25+ of commercial and procurement matters, including complex cases
  • Advising on procurement law and framework agreements
  • Preparing call off contracts, variations, novations, grant funding agreements, subsidy control advice, construction contracts (NEC)
  • Advising on contract procedure rules, constitution, exemptions, key decisions
  • Providing advice on legal implications in officer decision records to award contracts


Experience required:

  • Experience within Local Government essential


Working hours:

  • 37 hours per week, part-time options available
  • Monday – Friday


Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.


James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.


At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.


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