Commercial Contracts Lawyer

Service Care Solutions; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Commercial Contracts Lawyer to join a well-regarded local authority legal team on a 3-month rolling contract. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on diverse and impactful projects in a supportive public sector environment. The team is known for its collaborative approach and commitment to high-quality legal services, emphasizing professional development. If you are a qualified solicitor with a strong background in commercial contracts and procurement law, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate.
• Experience in local government legal teams is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of commercial contracts and procurement matters.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements, including construction contracts.

Skills

Commercial Contracts Law

Procurement Law

Public Sector Governance

Data Protection

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

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Recruiting Legal Professionals across the South East of England

Service Care Legal are working on a great opportunity for an experienced Commercial Contracts Lawyer to join a well-regarded local authority legal team on a 3-month rolling contract. This role offers a chance to work on varied and meaningful projects within a supportive and high-performing public sector environment.

The legal team is known for its collaborative approach and commitment to delivering high-quality legal services. The team is Lexcel accredited and places a strong emphasis on client care and professional development.

Please note that this role is hybrid with 2 days per week in office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a full caseload of commercial contracts and procurement matters.
• Draft and negotiate a range of commercial agreements, including construction and service contracts.
• Provide legal advice on contract disputes and public procurement issues.
• Support multidisciplinary corporate projects, offering advice on governance and legal risk.
• Advise senior officers and elected members on a variety of legal and regulatory matters.
• Handle data protection and FOI matters in relation to contracts and general governance.

About You:

• Qualified Solicitor (or equivalent) in England & Wales with a current practising certificate.
• Previous experience working within a local government legal team is essential.
• Strong background in commercial contracts, procurement law, and public sector governance.
• Familiarity with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023.
• Comfortable managing a varied caseload and providing clear advice to senior stakeholders.
• Able to attend the office 2 days per week as part of a hybrid working arrangement.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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