Service Care Legal are working with a local authority in Bedfordshire to recruit a Solicitor with experience in contracts and procurement. Please find below further details: ROLE: Contracts and Procurement Solicitor LOCATION: Fully remote / Bedfordshire CONTRACT: 3 months with possibility of extension, full-time or part-timeRATE: 50-60ph LTD / 52.81ph PAYE inc. holiday pay / 47.12ph exc. holiday pay The Role Provide legal advice on procurement, contracts, and governance mattersDraft and negotiate legal documents such as agreements, notices, and amendmentsSupport compliance with UK and EU procurement lawsAdvise on legal frameworks and policies related to contracts and procurementHandle a caseload of complex legal issues independentlyCandidate ProfileQualified solicitor, barrister, or CILEX Fellow, with current practising certificate or ability to obtain onePrevious local authority experience would be essential for this roleExperience in local government law, contracts, and procurement issuesAbility to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines independentlyKnowledge of UK/EU procurement laws and local government legal frameworksIf this Contracts and Procurement Lawyer position sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on (phone number removed), or email (url removed). We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth 250. ..... full job details .....