Commercial Lawyer

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; Greater Lincolnshire; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector recruiting agency is seeking a Commercial Lawyer for City of Lincoln Council. This permanent position offers flexible working, including one day a week in the office, and a competitive salary of £44,059 - £47,134. The ideal candidate will provide legal services related to commercial contracts and public procurement, with qualifications in Solicitor or Cilex. Strong negotiation skills and a public sector background are preferred.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

29 days holidays + bank holidays

Local government pension scheme (23% contributions)

Continuous development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in public procurement and commercial law.
• Newly qualified candidates welcomed with relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Advise on public procurement.
• Handle funding and grant agreements.
• Support corporate issue development.
• Provide comprehensive legal service to the Council.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial contract drafting

Public procurement advice

Stakeholder liaising

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Cilex qualified

Job description

Commercial Lawyer

Lincoln

£44,059 - £47,134 per annum+ local government pension!

Sellick Partnership are pleased to be working in partnership with a well-respected local authority in the Midlands. We are supporting City of Lincoln Council exclusively with the recruitment for a Commercial Lawyer to join their legal services team permanently. This will be an exciting opportunity to get involved with a range of commercial matters, procurements, and the development of leading practices.

Duties of the Commercial Lawyer opportunity will include:

• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Advising on all aspects of public procurement.
• Dealing with funding and grant agreements.
• To support and lead on the development of corporate issues.
• Liaising with internal, external clients, and stakeholders.
• To provide a comprehensive legal service to the Council.

Benefits of the Commercial Lawyer opportunity will include:

• Flexible working arrangements, one day a week in the office.
• Flexi-time scheme, you can accrue an extra 2 days of leave per month!
• 29 days holidays + bank holidays
• Local government pension scheme (23% employer contributions)
• Employee online discount schemes, including; supermarkets, cinema, retail, tech
• Continuous development opportunities
• Sustainable Travel Options (Tax-free bike scheme and discounted City parking)

Experience required:

Qualified as a Solicitor or Cilex qualified. We would be extremely interested in hearing from candidates with a private practice or public sector background. Newly qualified candidates with relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit your CV or contact India Langman in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office for a confidential chat

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.