Service Care Legal are currently recruiting for a Locum Contracts and Procurement Solicitor for a local authority within the North London region. Please find below more details about this position.

ROLE:                  Senior Contracts & Procurement Solicitor
LOCATION:         North London / hybrid working
RATE:                  £50.00 to £55.00 per hour (DOE experience and interview performance)
CONTRACT:        3 months ongoing, full time

Please note this role is hybrid working (1 day per week in the office) and inside IR35.

The Role

To manager and progress full caseloads related to contracts and procurement law matters
Your caseload will be high profile and high value and will require you to undertake complex contract and commercial work for works, services, suppliers and other major contracts so as to protect the Council's interests.
You will also be called upon to advise on procurement issues such as EC regulations, partnerships and best value.

The Person

A qualified Barrister or Solicitor with at least 3 years’ PQE
Previous locum work at in a local authority is highly desirable
Have proven PQE in commercial contracts and public procurement
Have a thorough knowledge of current procurement legislation

If this sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969, or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.

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