We are currently working in partnership with a local authority based in Oxfordshire, who are looking to appoint a Contracts & Procurement Lawyer on an initial 3-month temporary contract basis.

The position is due to start immediately on a full-time basis, and can offer fully remote working. The hourly rate on offer is negotiable subject to level of PQE.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience within Contracts & Procurement Law, and will have specific experience within the Local Government setting.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Handling a range of complex contracts and agreements on behalf of the Council, ensuring sound legal advice is provided on significant projects
• Advising on procurement matters, commercial contracts and subsidy control, and drafting high value contracts
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulation and policies, whilst providing advice on public procurement regulations and tendering processes
• Liaising with internal stakeholders and third-party clients in respect of contractual obligations
• Negotiating and drafting all types of commercial legal agreements including possible procurement and high-level, complex contact matters

Experience required:

• Contracts & Procurement Law
• Local Authority experience

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week
• 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.

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