Contracts Lawyer

Southwark (Local Authority role)

Initial 3-6 month contract

Rate: Negotiable, umbrella - Indicate rate sought

Working arrangement – hybrid with a least one day in the office at Tooley Street, London Bridge

Must Have: 2 years public procurement and contract experience.

The role is for contacts lawyer for an initial period of 3 months with an option to extend for a longer period.

Must be an admitted Solicitor of England and Wales with at least 3 years post admission experience or a Barrister called to the bar of England and Wales with at least 3 years post call experience or a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives .

The candidate will be working mainly for a busy housing directorate covering procurements for repairs, major works and a variety of other contracts. A mixed load of low and high value contracts.

Must have a good working knowledge of public procurement regulations, construction law matters /JCT building contracts, contracts for good and services, frameworks and local authority governance

Will be required to attend departmental contracts review boards and provide advice.

Must have a least two years working experience of public procurement and contracts.

If you have any questions about this role or wish to apply, please contact isobel@deekay.co.uk who will respond at the earliest convenience.