What's involved with this role: Job Title: Contracts and Procurement Lawyer Ref: Middlesbrough 5276059 Pay rate: £22.65 per hour PAYE Role length: Anticipated 4 months The role: We are seeking a Contracts and Procurement Lawyer to support the Council to achieve strategic objectives through the provision of a first class legal service under the direction of the Senior Solicitor. You will carry out such legal and administrative duties that are necessary to provide legal advice and services in connection with the Council’s commercial activities with a focus on contracts and procurement. Key responsibilities: At the direction of the Senior Lawyer, to undertake all legal work commensurate with the nature of the post To support and assist the Senior Lawyer in commercial contract matters, procurement matters, construction contract matters and such other matters and work types as may be required To draft legal documentation To represent Legal Services in meetings, courts, inquiries and appeals To provide cover and support for the Solicitors, Barristers and Legal Executives, as required by the Senior Solicitor Lawyer or Head of Legal Services To undertake legal research as and when required To support the work of the business partnership approach across the authority by working closely with, and building relationships with other service areas To undertake such other duties and responsibilities, commensurate with the grading and nature of the post, as may from time to time be required What the client is looking for: Qualified Lawyer, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive At least five years post-qualification experience or equivalent Experience of commercial matters, covering commercial contracts, procurement and constructions matters Proficient in administrative tasks (completing and drafting forms etc) Proficient IT skills Commitment to develop knowledge in other areas of commercial activity How to Apply: Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application. Submit your CV in Word format. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended. We will also add your details to our mail out lists. Please note you may receive details of roles outside of your immediate vicinity, as many candidates are able to relocate temporarily for work. Please disregard any such emails that are not of interest and let us know if you would rather not receive such mailouts and/or if you wish us to delete your details and prefer to apply direct to our advertised roles. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us. Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. JE Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.