We are currently working in partnership with a local authority based in Oxfordshire, who are looking to appoint a Construction Lawyer on an initial 3-month locum basis.

The position is due to start immediately on a full-time basis, and they are ideally looking for someone to attend office once per month in Oxford. The hourly rate is negotiable depending on PQE and candidate expectations.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience dealing with high-value infrastructure projects, and will have specific experience within the public sector.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Acting as a non-contentious construction lawyer with comprehensive understanding of, and experience of, drafting NEC and JCT Contracts

• Managing a varied caseload of high-value infrastructure projects

• Providing legal and procurement advice, including advising on the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and dealing with procurements via Framework Agreements

• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulation and policies, whilst providing advice on public procurement regulations and tendering processes

Experience required:

• Contracts & Procurement Law, particularly dealing with infrastructure projects

• Local Authority experience

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week

• Monday – Friday

• Potential capacity for part-time hours

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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