Commercial Lawyer

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Commercial Lawyer to join the City of Lincoln Council's legal services team. You will draft contracts, advise on procurement, and liaise with clients and stakeholders. The role offers a salary of £44,059 - £47,134, flexible working arrangements, and generous leave entitlements. Candidates with private practice or public sector backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Flexi-time scheme

29 days holidays + bank holidays

Local government pension scheme

Employee online discount schemes

Continuous development opportunities

Sustainable travel options

Qualifications

• Qualified as a Solicitor or Cilex qualified.
• Experience in either private practice or public sector.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Advising on all aspects of public procurement.
• Providing comprehensive legal service to the Council.

Skills

Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts

Advising on public procurement

Liaising with clients and stakeholders

Education

Solicitor or Cilex qualified

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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.

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.