Contract and Procurement Lawyer

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is recruiting a Locum Contracts & Procurement Lawyer for a London Local Authority. The assignment starts on a 3-month contract with rolling extensions. The role is full-time with hybrid working; attendance in London offices one or two days per week.

Ideal candidate will have public sector procurement experience, including Construction contracts (JCT/NEC), GDPR compliance, and advice across Contracts, Procurement, Corporate and Commercial Law.

Qualifications

• Public sector contracting experience required.
• Knowledge of GDPR within contracts.
• Experience advising on Works/Services, Concession, Waste, Building contracts.
• Ability to draft and interpret complex contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on Contracts, Procurement, Corporate and Commercial Law and Data Protection.
• Assist on procurement processes for council contracts.
• Draft, review and negotiate complex contracts and procurement documents.
• Support GDPR implementation in council contracts.

Skills

Public sector contracts

Construction contracts (JCT/NEC)

GDPR compliance

Contract drafting

Education

Legal qualification (Solicitor/Barrister/Legal Executive)

Tools

JCT software

Job description

Contract and Procurement Lawyer

London Local Authority

Locum Contract

Hybrid Working Arrangement

Sellick Partnership are recruiting to a fantastic opportunity within a well-respected London Council for a Locum Contracts & Procurement Lawyer.

The assignment will begin on an initial 3 month contract, but will be extended on a rolling basis. This role is full-time, and the successful Contracts Lawyer will be required to attend the offices in London one or two days per week, although there is some flexibility on this.

Our client is looking for a Contracts & Procurement Lawyer with hands on experience working within the Public Sector, ideally within a Local Authority. This role would be suited to a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive.

The ideal candidate will have good knowledge of public procurement and experience of Construction, including, but not limited to:

• JCT and NEC Contracts
• Advising on construction with good IT skills and experience of using JCT construction software
• Provide legal advice and assistance on Contracts, Procurement, Corporate and Commercial Law, Data Protection and Competition Law
• Provide advice to Council on the implementation and application of GDPR in respect of their Contracts
• Act on behalf of the Council in respect of the procurement of various contracts including contracts for Works and Services, Concession Contracts, Waste Contracts, Building and Construction Contracts and Back to Back Agreements
• Advise 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 Contracts & Procurement Lawyer will be joining a really friendly and supportive team, and on offer is a competitive hourly rate and flexible working arrangements. They will have autonomy over their own caseload, therefore this role would be suited to a candidate with experience of the above.

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