p>One of our local authority clients are currently recruiting for a Procurement Lawyer. This is a temporary contract for 3 months with possible further extension based on budget and performance.

Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary

This role will be dedicated to the South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee. The CJC is a new public body, which is at an exciting time in its development as it prepares to transition from having an Accountable Body (Cardiff Council) to holding assets and contracts in its own name. An interim contracts and procurement lawyer is needed to assist with the transition. They will be part of a small but highly performing in-house legal team, reporting directly to the Monitoring Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Technically competent contracts and procurement lawyer who is also able to actively manage the contract forward plan and work closely with instructing officers and procurement colleagues.
• Previous experience of working in a Welsh local authority, or combined authority, may be helpful but is not essential.

The above is a brief overview of the role, details and specification will be provided should you be successful. If interested in this position, please send your CV to Jahker Miah at Coyle Personnel Ltd.