Commercial Contracts Lawyer

Sellick Partnership; Southend-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Local Government pension scheme

Hybrid/flexible working

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is recruiting a permanent Commercial Contracts Lawyer for a Local Authority in Essex. The role is full-time with hybrid working, requiring office presence 2 days a week. You will handle a broad contracts and procurement caseload within a supportive Legal Services team.

The successful candidate will have experience in commercial contracts and procurement law, ideally within local government, and provide high-quality advisory services across complex matters.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial contracts and procurement law.
• Experience of working within local government.
• Strong advisory skills on complex contracts and procurement matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of contract and procurement matters, including construction contracts.
• Provide expert legal advice and support on high-value contracts.
• Offer procurement guidance and work closely with the procurement department.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Procurement law

Local government experience

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Commercial Contracts Lawyer - Permanent
Full-time
Hybrid Working

About the Commercial Contracts Lawyer position:

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 of the Commercial Contracts Lawyer:

• Managing a varied caseload of contract and procurement matters, to include construction contracts
• 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 for the Commercial Contracts Lawyer:

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

Benefits that come with the Commercial Contracts Lawyer role include:

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

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