Contract Lawyer

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; Alkborough; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Commercial Lawyer to support a Local Authority in Lincolnshire for a part-time position. This role requires handling diverse commercial legal work and managing contracts within a small team. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 3 years PQE in a local authority setting, possess strong communication and negotiation skills, and be able to work independently. The position offers a competitive market rate and remote working opportunities with occasional office visits.

Benefits

Flexible management

Opportunity to work on diverse legal matters

Competitive market rate

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years PQE in contracts and procurement work within a local authority setting.
• Proven experience in managing a variety of commercial legal matters.
• Strong ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse range of commercial legal work.
• Manage collaborative procurements and grant agreements.
• Provide expert legal advice to the Local Authority.

Skills

PQE in contracts and procurement work

Managing commercial legal matters

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Strong analytical skills

Job description

Job Description

3 months contract with local authority

We are seeking a skilled Commercial Lawyer to join a Local Authority in Lincolnshire on a locum basis for an initial three-month period, with the potential for extension. This part-time position (22.5‑25 hours per week) is primarily remote, with occasional office visits. The role is crucial in supporting a small team responsible for a wide array of commercial legal matters for the Local Authority, its partner District Councils, and the Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority.

Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse range of commercial legal work, including services contracts, IT contracts, and framework agreements.
• Manage collaborative procurements, grant agreements, and subsidy control.
• Collaborate with client departments to ensure legal compliance and effective contract management.
• Provide expert legal advice and support to the Local Authority and its partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years PQE in contracts and procurement work within a local authority setting.
• Proven experience in managing a variety of commercial legal matters.
• Strong ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Admitted to the SRA or FCilex.
• Proven experience as a practising lawyer.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Sound knowledge of legal procedures and regulations.

Benefits

• Flexible and approachable management.
• Opportunity to work on a broad range of legal matters.
• Competitive market rate, to be discussed upon application.