Contract and Procurement Lawyer

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

London Local Authority is seeking a Contracts and Procurement Lawyer on a locum basis to support in-house legal matters. The role requires hands-on experience with public sector procurement, construction contracts, and complex drafting.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive with strong experience in GDPR-related contract issues and practical IT skills for contract software. This is a hybrid post with office attendance one or two days per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in public sector contracts and procurement.
• Advising on construction contracts including JCT/NEC.
• Ability to interpret complex contracts and draft legally binding documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on Contracts, Procurement, Corporate and Commercial Law.
• Advise on GDPR implementation in Contracts.
• Represent the Council in procurement matters and contract negotiations.

Skills

Public sector experience

Contract drafting

Procurement law

GDPR knowledge

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Qualified Barrister

Legal Executive

Tools

JCT Contracts

NEC Contracts

GDPR compliance tools

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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