Commercial and Procurement Lawyer

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organisation in Yorkshire is seeking a Commercial and Procurement Lawyer for a fixed-term contract. The role offers the opportunity to draft high-risk commercial contracts and provide legal advice on public procurement. Candidates should have a minimum of 2-3 years PQE, with remote and flexible working options available. A comprehensive benefits package including generous leave and pension contributions is provided.

Benefits

Fully remote working available

Part-time hours available

Flexible working hours

Excellent pension scheme

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Free Travel across the Region

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years PQE in law.
• Experience in commercial contracts and public procurement preferred.
• Ambition to learn and develop in a public sector organisation.

Responsibilities

• Draft complex commercial contract documentation for major projects.
• Provide advice on contract disputes and dispute resolution.
• Advise on Public Procurement Regulations and legal compliance.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Public procurement

Dispute resolution

Legislative compliance

Job description

Commercial and Procurement Lawyer

Yorkshire / Remote

£49,359 - £56,057 per annum

9 Months

Sellick Partnership are delighted to be working with a valued, vibrant and forward-thinking public sector organisation based in Yorkshire who are seeking a Commercial and Procurement Lawyer to join them on a fixed-term contract.

The role will be hugely diverse, dealing with a range of commercial projects, helping to shape the region!

About the Commercial and Procurement Lawyer role:

The successful Lawyer will have had previous experience with dealing with commercial contracts and public procurement.

This Commercial and Procurement Lawyer role will provide you with the opportunity to grow and challenge yourself by dealing with major projects, complex contracts and much more.

Responsibilities:

• Drafting high value/risk and complex commercial contract documentation for (but not restricted) to construction and infrastructure projects, subsidised transport schemes, major IT hardware and software purchases, regeneration and energy projects, consultancy arrangements, framework agreements and all other procurements for goods and services
• Providing advice and assistance in relation to contract disputes and dispute resolution
• Advising on the implementation and interpretation of Public Procurement Regulations, the organisation's standing orders, tender procedure and all other relevant statutory legislation to ensure legal compliance at all times
• Working closely with the organisation's Commercial Service, advising on the commercial aspects of all procurements

Benefits of the role include:

• Fully remote working available
• Part-time hours available
• Flexible working hours and flexi-time - you can accrue extra days of leave
• Excellent pension scheme with 14% or 18% employer contributions
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Free Travel across the Region

Experience required:

Our client is keen to hear from candidates with a minimum of 2-3 years PQE. Experience in the public sector and relevant areas of law are preferred, though our client is keen to hear from candidates with transferrable experience from other sectors with an ambition to learn and develop within a public sector organisation.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.