We are working with a reputable Local Authority in the Bedfordshire region looking for a Contracts and Procurement Lawyer to join their busy division on an interim basis. The successful candidate must be UK qualified and have upwards of 3 years’ experience in: • Commercial contracts • Public procurement issues experience is essential Expertise in dealing with a wide range of contracts including: NEC and general building contracts Contracts for goods and services Public procurement issues Contractual disputes JCT building contracts General advice work Large scale development projects You will need to have experience of handling your own legal caseload which will include complex matters. The council offer a hybrid working environment. Pay rate is between £45-50 per hour. The local authority is looking for a candidate to start on a full-time basis as soon as possible. Due to the urgent nature of the role, we are looking to speak to candidates available on no more than 2 weeks’ notice. Previous Contracts and Public Procurement legal experience is essential. 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.