Service Care Legal are currently working on behalf of a Hertfordshire-based Local Authority who are seeking a Contracts & Procurement Officer to join their legal department on a temporary basis:

ROLE: Contracts & Procurement Officer
LOCATION: Hertfordshire / Remote working
CONTRACT: 3 months ongoing, 37 hours per week
RATE: £25.00 to £30.00 per hour

The Role

• To provide proactive legal advice and carry out legal research on a wide range of contract and procurement matters
• To support and assist the Solicitors as needed, including carrying out more complex aspects of procurement transactions
• To draft documentation as appropriate to ensure that the aim of the client is achieved in a timely manner

The Person

• A degree or equivalent level qualification within the legal sector is desirable
• Previous working experience within contracts & procurement would be essential for this position
• Local authority or public sector experience would be highly desirable for this role
• Strong time management and communication skills is essential

If this sounds like an opportunity of interest, please contact Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969, or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250