At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal advice on contracts and procurement, handling disputes and complex projects.
- Company: Local Authority in Yorkshire with a commitment to equal opportunities.
- Benefits: Remote working, competitive pay, and potential for contract extension.
- Other info: Full-time role with a supportive work environment and career growth potential.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in public service law.
- Qualifications: Experience in commercial law and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 65 - 65 £ per hour.
A position has arisen for a Locum Contracts and Procurement Lawyer to join a Local Authority based in the Yorkshire region on an interim basis.
Arrangement: Remote working
Start/Duration: ASAP – 3 months initially, likely to extend
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Rate: Up to £65ph umbrella
IR35: Inside
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice to a variety of clients in-house across all directorates
- Working as part of a team on high value contracts disputes
- Handling a variety of contentious matters in procurement law including framework agreements and contracts
- Involvement in complex commercial projects
- Providing legal and policy advice to clients
- Holding responsibility for contractual litigation, disputes and procurement law cases
- Keeping abreast of legal developments and current thinking on related policy issues
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
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