We are currently working with a London Borough who are looking to appoint two Senior Contracts Lawyers on a temporary six month basis.

They had previously been outsourcing their Contracts Lawyers and support, but they are now bringing it in-house, needing locums to fill the gaps until the permanent recruitment is complete, a process they expecting to take them into 2026.

This is a London-based position on a full-time contract of 36 hours per week. This organisation is offering a heavily remote role that requires office attendance c. once a week, with a negotiable rate dependent on experience.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Handing a mixed caseload of Contracts matters

• Liaising with internal stakeholders and third-party clients in respect of contractual obligations

• Attending the Commissioning Board meetings, as well as writing up the relevant legal reports before hand

• N.b there is limited need for JCT/NEC experience (not essential)

• Rate of £55.00 - £60.00 (negotiable dependant on experience)

Experience required:

• Solicitor, Barrister, FILEX, or similar legal qualification and authorised to conduct legal work

Working hours:

• Full time (36 hours a week)

• Monday to 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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