Contracts and Procurement Lawyer – London – Competitive Hourly Salary (DOE) – Hybrid Working
Position: Contracts and Procurement Lawyer
Organisation: London based Local Authority
Duration: 3 months ongoing contract
Working Pattern: Full time
Working Arrangement: Hybrid Working- one day a week office attendance
Hourly Rate: Competitive Hourly Salary (DOE)
Venn Group’s legal team are working with a London based Local Authority to recruit a Contracts and Procurement Lawyer to join the team on a locum basis.
The ideal candidate for this role will be either a Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of CILEx who has experience of handling a varied caseload of Contracts, Procurement and Information matters.
Local Government experience is preferable but not essential for this role provided there is significant relevant experience.
Duties shall include:
1- To advise and manage legal case files on behalf of local authorities, housing associations and schools
2- To provide advice, representation and undertake research in relation to Contracts, Procurement and Information matters
3- To give guidance and provide training to less experienced team members
4- To deputise for colleagues in more senior positions when required
5- To advise members and officers, including in public forums, in a proactive and politically sensitive manner
Please apply for this role online or contact Jade Gorrod and Leah Liddell via phone or email for further information.