Commercial/Procurement Lawyer

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commercial Procurement Lawyer to join their Central Government team. This role offers the chance to advise on a variety of commercial and procurement matters, ensuring effective contract management and risk mitigation. The ideal candidate will be a qualified legal professional with a strong background in public procurement law and commercial contracts. You will work in a supportive environment, tackling high-profile government issues while enjoying hybrid working arrangements. If you are looking for a dynamic role in a well-respected team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Rolling contract

Internal permanent opportunities

Hybrid working (2 days in office)

Supportive teams

Interesting work/projects

Qualifications

• Qualified legal professional with experience in public procurement and contract law.
• Strong commercial law experience and risk management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal risks alongside other risks in various projects.
• Collaborate with litigation lawyers in dispute resolution cases.

Skills

Public Procurement Law

Contract Law

Risk Management

Dispute Resolution

Commercial Law

Education

Qualified Legal Professional (Solicitor, Barrister or equivalent)

Job description

Commercial Procurement Lawyer

Locum Contract - Full time 6 months +

Rate - £31 PAYE - £42 Umbrella per hour

Annual equivalent of £61,200 per annum

Central London, Hybrid-Working

An opportunity has arisen for Commercial Contracts and Procurement Lawyers to join a Central Government team to advise on a range of commercial, contractual and procurement matters. The successful candidate will be a qualified legal professional (Solicitor, Barrister or equivalent) and be able to demonstrate strong commercial and procurement law experience.

The team draft and advise on every part of the commercial process, from the commercial law implications of a policy, through to designing the appropriate commercial construct, ensuring that projects appropriately manage legal risk, that contracts are managed effectively, and that any disputes are resolved as effectively as possible. They are involved in many of the government's highest profile and most sensitive matters. The work is varied, interesting and usually at the forefront of some of the main issues facing Government as a whole.

Key Requirements for the Commercial Procurement Lawyer

The ideal Candidate for this Commercial Contracts and Procurement Lawyer role will have:

• Qualified legal professional (Solicitor, Barrister or equivalent)
• Sound understanding of public procurement and contract law
• Proactively manage risks and identify solutions
• Commercial and procurement experience
• An understanding of the role of lawyers in Government

Key Responsibilities for the Commercial Procurement Lawyer

The successful Candidate for this Commercial Procurement Lawyer role will be required to:

• Manage legal risks in conjunction with other risks
• Work alongside the litigation lawyers/counsel in dispute resolution cases
• Instruct and manage external law firms and counsel
• Work closely with the advisory law teams and help to implement policies

On Offer for the Commercial Procurement Lawyer

• Annual equivalent of £62k per annum
• Rolling contract & internal permanent opportunities
• Hybrid working (2 days in office)
• Central London Location
• Supportive teams and interesting work/projects

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established Central Government team that prides itself in the first-class service it offers to clients. Our client also offers the potential extension of your 6 month contract as a Commercial Procurement Lawyer and could wait notice period of up to 3 months.

If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for the Commercial Contracts and Procurement Lawyer role, please apply now, or contact Albert Pearson at Sellick Partnership for a confidential conversation.

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