Commercial Contracts Locum Solicitor

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; West Midlands; Remote; GBP 83,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive hourly rate

6+ month locum

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is seeking a Commercial Contract Solicitor for a fully remote locum contract in the public sector. The role focuses on commercial contracts, procurement, and GDPR compliance, with construction contracts experience advantageous.

The successful candidate will join a supportive Legal Services team and handle a heavy workload. The role requires a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or FCILEx with at least three years PQE.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FCILEx with at least three years PQE.
• Experience in commercial contracts and procurement.
• Experience with public sector contracts and GDPR considerations.

Responsibilities

• Procure and manage contracts including building, IT, goods and services.
• Support Principal Lawyers on complex contracts and procurement projects.
• Provide practical advice on public procurement and commercial contracts, including negotiation and drafting.
• Advise on construction matters and IT-related contract software use.
• Interpret contracts and draft/execute complex contractual documents.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Procurement

GDPR

Construction contracts

Contract negotiation

Drafting

Contract disputes

IT skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister or 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.

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.