In-House Interim Lawyer
- Recruiter
- McKenzie Douglas Limited
- Location
-
North East
Newcastle Upon TyneTyne and Wear
- Salary
- £Attractive
- Posted
- 20 Mar 2017
- Closes
- 04 Apr 2017
- Ref
- 4417TL
- Job Title
- In House Counsel
- Category
- Legal
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Hours
- Full Time
In-House Interim Lawyer - Procurement Specialist - Part-time
Our client is a global engineering business and leader in its field. They are going through significant growth within their UK markets and as a result need to recruit an additional lawyer to support a significant upturn in work.
You must be able to start a temporary contract immediately. The role will entail supporting the procurement teams in regard to supplier contracts (advice, drafting and negotiating), supporting internal governance, mitigating risk, establishing policy, advising on H&S, training staff, managing external advisers, and advising on dispute management.
The ideal candidate will have significant experience of supporting procurement teams, ideally within the infrastructure sector. An experienced UK qualified lawyer, you will have advised on UK public procurement regimes and health and safety requirements and possess strong experience of contract negotiation. Ideally you will have worked in or with clients in the infrastructure sector. A dynamic, practical approach and the ability to work on your own initiative is essential.
If you are interested in this vacancy, then please contact Jacqui Douglas at McKenzie Douglas.
To be considered for this role you must be eligible to work in the UK
*McKenzie Douglas ALWAYS reviews all applications on merit