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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy authority in Oxford. Are looking for a Contracts Lawyer to join their organisation.

Job Role: Contracts Lawyer
Temporary or Permanent: Temp
Possible End Date: 01/10/2026 (possible extension)
Number of Positions: 1 position
Location: Oxford
Rate of Pay: £60p/h umbrella (Negotiable)

Job Summary:
Looking for an experienced local government/public sector contracts lawyer with a min 3 years PQE.
  
Candidates must have experience of dealing with contracts and procurements including advising on contract modifications) under the Public Contracts 
Regulations 2015 & the Procurement Act 2023, funding agreements and 
subsidy control law, and collaboration/partnership agreements. 

Candidate will attend the office one day a week or at least occasionally where the work demands. 

Key Responsibilities:

• To carry a caseload of legal work across the discipline of commercial contracts, largely unsupervised, within the lawyer’s specialism and to be responsible for completing all aspects of the task in accordance with good legal practice and client service specification.
• To draft all legal documents as required in the preparation of Court proceedings.
• To meet the chargeable hours, target for the post and to ensure that the agreed performance and quality standards as fixed by the Legal Services Management Team are met.
• To assist the Senior Solicitor/Principal Solicitor/Head of Legal in developing effective procedures and reporting mechanisms on the performance of the legal team
• To manage the relationship with external legal advisors appointed in connection with provision of legal advice related to Oxfordshire Council.
• To instruct Counsel when appropriate or advised and to assist Counsel in the presentation of cases to the Court when necessary.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• At least 2 years experience within a Contracts Lawyer or equivalent 
• Holds a current practicing certificate as a qualified lawyer.
• Has at least 3 years post-qualification experience in legal practice.
• Has expertise in contracts and procurement, including advising on contract modifications under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to tareeq.smith@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact Tareeq on 020 3854 4911 to discuss further.

To explore other exciting opportunities or learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our website https://www.temptingrecruitment

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