Commercial Contracts Locum Solicitor

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; West Midlands; Remote; GBP 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited is recruiting a Commercial Contract Solicitor on a locum basis. The role is fully remote in the UK, 37 hours per week, for 6+ months with potential extension.

You will handle public procurement and commercial contracts, including construction-related work, and support senior lawyers with high-level projects. The ideal candidate has at least three years PQE as solicitor/barrister/FCILEx and strong drafting and client-care skills to deliver a high-quality legal

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FCILEx with at least three years' post-qualification experience.
• Experience handling commercial contracts and procurement in the public sector is preferred.
• Strong drafting and advisory skills under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Act on behalf of the Council in procurement of various contracts including Building/Construction, goods and services, IT, collaboration and framework agreements
• Support Principal Lawyers on complex contracts and procurement projects
• Provide advice on public procurement and commercial contracts, including drafting and disputes and GDPR application
• Advise on construction matters with IT skills and JCT software experience
• Interpret contracts and draft/execute complex contract documentation

Skills

Commercial contracts

Procurement

Contract drafting

Construction contracts

Education

Solicitor/Barrister/FCILEx

Tools

JCT construction software

Job description

Commercial Contract Solicitor

Salary: £60-£65 p/h (umbrella)

Location: 100% remote

Hours: 37 hours across 5 working days

Contract: Locum contract 6+ months (subject to extension)

About the commercial contract solicitor role:

A forward-thinking Local Authority is seeking a qualified and confident lawyer to join their welcoming Legal Services team on a fully remote basis. The successful candidate will bring proven experience in commercial contracts. Experience in construction contracts will be advantageous, as well as a strong background handling contracts and procurement matters within the public sector.

This is a lovely team where the successful candidate will enjoy a high degree of autonomy. The locum assignment is offered on an initial 6-month contract, with a strong likelihood of extension. This role is ideal for an experienced practitioner who thrives with a heavy caseload, delivers excellent client care, and is committed to delivering a high-quality service.

Key responsibilities of the commercial contract solicitor will include:

• Acting on behalf of the Council in respect of the procurement of various contracts including contracts for Building and Construction, goods and services, IT, collaboration agreements and framework agreements
• Providing support to Principal Lawyers on specialist and complex contracts and procurement work as well as high-level projects
• Providing quality practical advice and support on public procurement and commercial contracts, including contract negotiation, drafting and contract disputes and the implementation and application of GDPR in respect of their contracts
• Advising on construction with good IT skills and experience of using JCT construction software
• Advising on the interpretation of contracts and other legal documentation and responsible for carrying out complex drafting and the execution and completion of contracts

The successful applicant will be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (FCILEx) with at least three years' post-qualification experience.

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