Commercial Lawyer

Civic Recruitment Limited; Torksey; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working

Occasional office attendance in Lincon

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a qualified solicitor or equivalent to provide high-quality commercial legal advice to a Local Authority and partner District Councils. The role focuses on contracts, procurement, and related legal matters, ensuring compliance and supporting major projects and services.

The successful candidate will draft and negotiate commercial agreements, support procurement exercises, and advise on construction projects and subsidy control, while managing a varied

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with a minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Significant experience in commercial contracts and procurement law.
• Previous Local Government experience is highly desirable.
• Experience advising on framework agreements, construction projects, collaborative procurements, and subsidy control is desirable.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative legal team.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist legal advice on commercial contracts, procurement, and related legal matters.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Support the delivery of procurement exercises, framework agreements, and collaborative procurement projects.
• Provide legal advice on construction projects and subsidy control matters.
• Ensure all legal work complies with relevant legislation, regulations, and Local Authority governance requirements.
• Work closely with client departments and partner District Councils, providing practical and commercially focused legal solutions.
• Manage a varied caseload, ensuring work is delivered accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Keep up to date with changes in legislation and case law affecting commercial and procurement matters.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal services and support the wider Legal team as required.

Skills

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Contract law

Procurement law

Education

Solicitor/Barrister/Chartered Legal Executive qualification

Job description

At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation. That’s why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors.

In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries. These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions.

Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well-positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

Job Description

3 Month Contract with A local Authority

Job Purpose

To provide high-quality commercial legal advice and support to the Local Authority and its partner District Councils. The role will focus on contracts, procurement, and commercial matters, ensuring legal compliance while supporting the delivery of key projects and services across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist legal advice on commercial contracts, procurement, and related legal matters.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Support the delivery of procurement exercises, framework agreements, and collaborative procurement projects.
• Provide legal advice on construction projects and subsidy control matters.
• Ensure all legal work complies with relevant legislation, regulations, and Local Authority governance requirements.
• Work closely with client departments and partner District Councils, providing practical and commercially focused legal solutions.
• Manage a varied caseload, ensuring work is delivered accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Keep up to date with changes in legislation and case law affecting commercial and procurement matters.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal services and support the wider Legal team as required.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with a minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Significant experience in commercial contracts and procurement law.
• Previous Local Government experience is highly desirable.
• Experience advising on framework agreements, construction projects, collaborative procurements, and subsidy control is desirable.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative legal team.

Additional Information

• Location: Remote working with occasional office attendance in Lincolnshire as required.
• Hours per week: 37 hours.
• Bi-Weekly Payments: Payments made every two weeks.