Contracts Lawyer

Contracts Lawyer

Rate: £40-£50 per hour - Negotiable DOE
Contract Length: 6-month initial contract
London Borough Council
Hybrid Working - 2 days per week on-site

We are currently recruiting for an interim Contracts Lawyer on behalf of a London Borough Council.

In this role, you will be required to take the lead on complex and specialist contract matters, playing a key role in advising on joint commissioning initiatives, public-private partnerships and procurement activity across the Council.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle a personal caseload of complex contract advice and agreement preparation, including unique and specialised contractual arrangements.
• Advise and assist with joint commissioning initiatives, including negotiations with Health Authorities, other local authorities, partners and preferred bidders.
• Support the Principal Lawyer in advising on and drafting contracts and protocols relating to public-private partnerships and other collaborative arrangements.
• Provide advice on complex procurement and tender documentation.

About You

You will be an experienced and qualified Contracts Lawyer with:

• Substantial knowledge of contract and procurement law within a local authority context.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills with a pragmatic, solution-focused approach.
• The ability to manage complex and high-risk legal matters under pressure.

If you're interested in this role, click the apply button or contact Max using the details below:

01772 954200

Our legal specialist, Max, has extensive experience across all areas of the legal market and recruits for positions at every level - from legal assistants and paralegals through to Directors of Legal and Monitoring Officers. If this particular role isn't quite right for you, but you'd like to explore other opportunities, please get in touch using the contact details above for a confidential discussion about the market.

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