Commercial Contracts Lawyer

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A local legal services provider in England seeks a full-time Commercial Contracts Lawyer to handle contract and procurement matters. This role allows for hybrid working, requiring office attendance 2 days a week. The ideal candidate will have experience in commercial contracts and procurement law, understanding local government law, and a desire to join a supportive legal team. Attractive benefits such as generous leave and a competitive pension scheme are offered.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Competitive Local Government pension scheme

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in contract and procurement law.
• Familiarity with Local Government regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of contract and procurement matters.
• Provide expert legal advice on complex and high-value contracts.
• Assist with procurement advice and collaborate with procurement colleagues.

Skills

Prior experience in Commercial Contracts

Understanding of Local Government law

Job description

Overview

Commercial Contracts Lawyer - Permanent
Full-time
Hybrid Working

Sellick Partnership is thrilled to be supporting a Local Authority in Essex with recruitment for a permanent Commercial Contracts Lawyer.

Our client is recruiting for a full-time, permanent lawyer to join their friendly and supportive Legal Services team. The successful Commercial Contracts Lawyer will be able to undertake this role on a hybrid working basis, with office attendance required for 2 days per week.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, friendly and forward-thinking Local Authority, who are looking to expand their permanent team.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of contract and procurement matters
• Providing expert legal advice and support with a range of contracts work, including for complex and high-value matters
• Providing procurement advice, and working closely alongside colleagues within the procurement department

Experience required

• Prior experience gained within Commercial Contracts and procurement law
• Understanding of Local Government law

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Competitive Local Government pension scheme
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements available

How to apply

For more information or to apply for the Commercial Contracts Lawyer role, contact Laura Smith in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office.

Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised and thus you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years\' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.