Our client is currently recruiting for a locum Commercial & Contracts Lawyer on an initial 3-month contract.The position is due to start immediately on a full-time basis. The hourly rate is £60 - £70 per hour, via an umbrella company, dependent on PQE. The ideal candidate will have experience working within local government, and have strong experience dealing with complex commercial and procurement matters.Duties will include (but are not limited to): Managing a full caseload of 25+ of commercial and procurement matters, including bespoke framework agreements and social care contractsAdvising on procurement law and framework agreementsDrafting Capital Programme construction contracts (NEC4) Preparing call off contracts, variations, novations, grant funding agreements, subsidy control advice, construction contracts (NEC)Advising on public procurement queries, commenting on decision records and cabinet and council reports surrounding award of contracts etc.Providing advice on legal implications in officer decision records to award contractsExperience required:Experience required in Local GovernmentWorking hours:37 hours per week, part-time options availableMonday – FridayPlease note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.Don’t forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.