Contracts Lawyer
- Recruiter
- Law Absolute Limited
- Location
- East Midlands
- Salary
- Quote
- Posted
- 21 Sep 2017
- Closes
- 12 Oct 2017
- Ref
- RK/022767
- Job Title
- Lawyer
- Practice Area
- Commercial Contracts
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Hours
- Full Time
A trusted and well renowned Local Authority based in the East Midlands urgently requires a Contracts Lawyer to join their team.
The position will be for an initial three months with a strong possibility of extension.
The position
The successful Contracts Lawyer will be expected to carry a full and extensive caseload which will consist of the following matters:
- Complex construction contracts
- Service contracts
- Contract related governance issues
- Advising senior officers within the council
- EU Procurement
- Broad advice and drafting experience
The ideal candidate will be able to work well in a fast paced environment and have the ability to demonstrate their excellent client care skills.
It is imperative that you have previous public sector experience and can be available on less than two weeks’ notice.
At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained.
LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.
LAW Absolute has specialised in legal local government recruitment since 2003. Today, almost 400 lawyers work through LAW Absolute within local government throughout England and Wales. Our reputation, networks and exceptional market knowledge place LAW Absolute in the prime position to provide the best possible service to both employers and lawyers seeking work.