Contracts Lawyer (Project)

Southwark (Local Authority role)

Initial 3-6 month contract

Rate: Umbrella, negotiable

36 hours per week

Working arrangement – Full-time, hybrid working with two days at our Tooley Street in London Bridge

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 or a qualified lawyer possessing an equivalent qualification gained in another jurisdiction, with at least 3 years’ post qualification experience.

The candidate will be working in a busy legal services department and will covering a mixed load of low and high value works and services contracts.

Must have at least two years experience of local authority work in the areas of contracts and procurement including construction law and goods/services.

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.