Procurement Solicitor

Service Care Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a respected Local Authority, based in Cardiff, which is seeking an experienced Contracts and Procurement Solicitor to join their team on a part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy legal team providing high-quality advice on a broad range of commercial, procurement and local government matters.
 
Role: Contracts & Procurement Solicitor – Local Authority
Location: Cardiff – REMOTE WORKING
Contract Length: Initial 3-month contract
Hours: 15 hours per week 
Umbrella Rate: £60-£65ph
PAYE Inc. Rate: £52.79-£57.14ph
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Handle your own contracts and procurement law caseload from start to completion (particularly procurement act and public contract regulations).
• Draft contracts (standard forms and amending the same).
• Use DocuSign (or equivalent software) for the completion of contracts.
• Occasionally handle construction and waste matters as well as procuring from/ using framework agreements.

Key Requirements:

• 3+ years of PQE in Commercial Contracts and Procurement Law and hold a current Solicitor’s practising certificate.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge and experience of Procurement Act and Public Contracts Regulations. Have strong drafting experience.
• Ideally will have worked for a local authority previously as a Commercial Contracts and Procurement Solicitor.

Desirable Experience:

• Construction and/or waste sector matters
• Procuring from and working with framework agreements.

Benefits:

• Weekly pay – the rate offered will depend on experience and interview performance.
• Flexible hours.
• Remote working.

If this Contracts and Procurement Solicitor position sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on 01772208969, or email Hugh.Barnes@servicecare.org.uk.
 
We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.