Procurement Solicitor; Remote

Position: Procurement Solicitor (Remote)
Cardiff Council is seeking an experienced Assistant Solicitor (Procurement) Locum to join its Governance and Legal Services – Procurement team on a temporary contract, with a strong likelihood of extension.

You will play a key role in advising on the Procurement Act, Public Contracts Regulations, and wider governance and decision-making within a local authority setting, ensuring services continue to operate within a robust legal and regulatory framework.

Location:

Remote

Contract:

Temporary (initially 3 months, with potential to extend)

Hours:

37 hours per week
Directorate:
Governance and Legal Services – Procurement
Pay Rate: £50 per hour (Umbrella)

Essential Requirements:

* Qualified Solicitor (with a current practising certificate) or Barrister with equivalent qualification

* Proven experience and strong working knowledge of procurement law, including the Procurement Act and Public Contracts Regulations

* Demonstrable experience drafting, reviewing and amending contracts, including standard forms

* Knowledge and experience of local government law, including governance and decision-making processes