Commercial Contracts Lawyer

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Commercial Contracts Lawyer to join their dynamic team at a prestigious university. This role offers the chance to work on a diverse range of legal matters, including procurement and research contracts, all while enjoying flexible working arrangements. The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer with a passion for higher education law and the ability to manage a varied caseload. This locum contract provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to a well-regarded institution and enhance your legal career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyers with a current practicing certificate are required.
• Non-qualified candidates at a lawyer level are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Manage a mixed caseload including procurement and research contracts.
• Draft and negotiate various agreements including grant and collaboration agreements.

Skills

Commercial Contracts Law

Procurement Law

Research Contracts

Grant Agreements

Collaboration Agreements

Partnership Agreements

Memoranda of Understanding

Education

Qualified Lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEx)

Job description

Commercial Contracts Lawyer

University - London

Flexible working arrangements available

£45 - £50 per hour Umbrella (dependent on experience)

Sellick Partnership is delighted to present an excellent opportunity for an experienced contracts lawyer to join a well-regarded team at a world-leading university.

Our client seeks an experienced contracts lawyer with higher education experience to join their small, friendly team and start as soon as possible; a short notice period is highly advantageous.

The successful Contracts and Procurement Lawyer will manage a mixed caseload, including but not limited to:

• Procurement
• Research Contracts
• Grant Agreements
• Collaboration Agreements
• Partnership Agreements
• Memoranda of Understanding

This is a locum contract initially lasting a few months, pending permanent recruitment. The candidate should ideally be able to attend the London office once per week, but applications are encouraged from those unable to attend in person.

Applicants should be qualified lawyers with a current practicing certificate (Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEx). Non-qualified candidates working at a lawyer level are also encouraged to apply.

If you possess the necessary skills, experience, and ambition, please apply now via this advert. For further information or a confidential discussion about your suitability, contact Elleyn Hewitt in our Manchester office.

Sellick Partnership is committed to inclusivity and accessibility in recruitment and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds. Please note, the experience levels, hourly rates, and salary figures mentioned are guides; applications are assessed based on skills and experience demonstrated on the CV. For details on how your personal data is processed, please review our data processing notice on our website.