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Senior Contracts and Procurement Lawyer

Venn Group
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 11 days
Location

London, Greater London E6 3LT, England

Salary

£80,000 - £96,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for Junior and Senior Contracts and Procurement Lawyers with a London-based Local Authority.
  • The role is for a duration of 6 months with possible extension and requires full-time commitment of 36 hours per week.
  • It offers a competitive hourly rate depending on experience and allows for hybrid working, with office attendance required once every fortnight.
  • Candidates must be qualified solicitors, barristers, or legal executives, with junior roles requiring some experience in contracts and procurement law, while senior roles demand extensive experience in the field, preferably within Local Government.
  • The role involves providing legal advice, drafting contracts, ensuring compliance with procurement regulations, and handling disputes.

Position: Junior and Senior Contracts and Procurement LawyersOrganisation: London-based Local AuthorityDuration: 6 months with possible extensionWorking Pattern: Full time (36 hours per week)Working Arrangement: Hybrid working with office attendance once a fortnightHourly Rate: Competitive hourly rate (DOE)

Venn Group’s specialist legal recruitment team is currently partnering with a well-regarded Local Authority based in London, recognised for their diverse workloads and supportive team environment.They are seeking both Junior and Senior Contracts and Procurement Lawyers to join their dynamic legal department.This is an Inside IR35 full-time role (36 hours per week) with hybrid working available, requiring office attendance once a fortnight.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Provide strategic legal advice on contracts and procurement matters to the Councils, Members, and Officers.
  2. Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts and procurement documents.
  3. Ensure compliance with relevant procurement regulations and laws.
  4. Handle disputes and provide solutions to contractual issues.

Ideal Candidate:

  1. Must be a qualified solicitor, barrister, or legal executive with a current practising certificate.
  2. For Junior roles: Demonstrated interest or experience in contracts and procurement law.
  3. For Senior roles: Extensive experience in contracts and procurement law, preferably within Local Government.
  4. Strong understanding of public procurement regulations and commercial contract law.

Please apply for this role online or contact Aidan Sallis or Manasvi Kale via phone or email for further information.  Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.

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