Locum Principal Contracts Lawyer
East Midlands
£60-70 per hour DOE
5 days per week
Mainly remote working with some hybrid attendance
To start end of May/early June


A highly reputable Local Authority in the East Midlands is seeking a Principal Contracts and Procurement Lawyer to join their friendly team for an initial 3 - 6 month period with a strong view for extension.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced local authority lawyer to join a friendly and supportive team.
Candidates can work remotely for the majority of the role, although office attendance is desirable.


The ideal candidate will have excellent working knowledge and experience of:
*Leading and advising on Contract and procurement law
*Strategic Leadership and proven track record of managing a team of senior lawyers, lawyer and paralegals
*Allocation and management of legal referrals
*Strong understanding of public sector frameworks
*Dealing with commercial contracts, procurement, information management, IT, technology, construction, intellectual property, public law, grant agreements
*JCT & NEC contracts
*Ability to sit and advise on various boards within the Council
*Company Law experience


We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for shortlisting. Alternatively, should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Jennifer McPhail in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.


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