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Commercial Contracts Lawyer

Employer
LAW Absolute
Location
Surrey
Salary
£30.00 - £40.00 per hour
Closing date
27 Mar 2019
Reference
HB/025282

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Job Details

Our client, a busy and popular local authority based in Surrey are seeking a Commercial Contracts Lawyer to join their team. The role is being offered on an initial three month basis with a high probability of an extension.

Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that you can work under pressure whilst meeting strict deadlines.

The successful Contracts Lawyer must be able to demonstrate an ability to hold a challenging case load including:

  • Complex construction contracts
  • Service contracts
  • Contract related governance issues
  • Advising senior officers within the council
  • Broad advice experience
  • EU Procurement
  • Excellent drafting skills
  • Contractual disputes and negotiations

This role will suit an experienced Contracts Lawyer who is able to deal with all aspects of commercial contract duties. The ideal candidate will be both self-sufficient and a good team player and will possess excellent communication and drafting skills.

Our client is ideally seeking candidates with local authority experience however, candidates from the private sector are encouraged to apply. Due to the urgency around the position, you will be required to be available on no more than two weeks’ notice.

If this sounds like the next challenge for you and you're available at short notice, then please do not hesitate to send a copy of your CV to Holly Bedi - hbedi@lawabsolute.com

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.

Company

LAW Absolute is an independent, niche legal recruitment consultancy with a strong infrastructure and an impressive level of expertise. We offer pragmatic and tailored solutions and work without any of the restrictions which can be imposed by major holding companies.

Teamwork is paramount. Every individual and organisation with whom we work benefits from the combined knowledge, hard work and energy of our experienced consultants.

The level of experience and expertise offered by our team of consultants is exceptional and our aim is to provide all candidates and clients with a truly consultative, efficient and results oriented service.

Our culture is one of transparency, integrity and honesty. We are proud to offer an utterly trustworthy, reliable and diligent service.

Company info
Website
Telephone
020 7092 8000
Location
4th Floor Queens House
55-56 Lincoln's Inn Fields
London
London
WC2A 3LJ
United Kingdom

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