LAW Absolute is recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority based in Berkshire, for a contracts and procurement lawyer to join them on a temporary basis, for an initial 3-month contract with potential to extend. You will assist as part of the Contracts, Property & Procurement Team in the provision of legal advice and support to Council Services primarily in the area of contracts and procurement related matters on a day to day basis. Previous UK local government experience is essential. Ability to attend the office in Berkshire on a hybrid-working basis is essential. To apply you will be: An England and Wales qualified solicitor, barrister, or chartered legal executive with at least 4 years’ PQE Able to demonstrate previous experience of handling a caseload of contracts and procurement matters Able to attend the office in Berkshire on a hybrid basis of 2 days per week in the office and 3 days per week from home The salary for this role is £45-£55/hour umbrella, depending on experience. For more information and/or to apply, please begin by sending your CV to Louise at LAW Absolute: lhull@lawabsolute.com Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. 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.