Senior Contracts and Procurement Solicitor

Summary: The role involves hiring an interim senior contracts and procurement lawyer for a local authority in the West Midlands on a fully remote basis. The position is a 6-month rolling contract aimed at covering permanent recruitment without management responsibilities. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in social care, IT, and public works contracts, along with knowledge of subsidy control matters and prior local government experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice on contracts related to social care, IT, and public works.
• Advise on subsidy control matters.
• Support the local authority in procurement processes.
• Cover for permanent recruitment during the interim period.

Key Skills:

• At least 4 years PQE.
• Experience in social care, IT, and public works contracts.
• Knowledge of subsidy control matters.
• Prior experience working within local government.

Salary (Rate): £60

City: West Midlands

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Legal