Contracts and Procurement Lawyer

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority in the North West is seeking an experienced Contracts and Procurement Lawyer for an initial 3-6 month period. This role offers the opportunity to engage in varied legal work, with the flexibility of remote working. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in local government law and contract negotiation.

Qualifications

• Experience in local government is essential.
• Ability to handle routine and complex contract matters.
• Strong drafting skills for service level agreements and grant funding agreements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, negotiate, and advise on legal projects.
• Draft contracts and agreements.
• Advise on contractual agreements and procurement matters.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal advice

Procurement

Job description

Contracts and Procurement Lawyer

North West

£50 - £60+ per hour DOE

Remote Working

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contracts and Procurement Lawyer to join a Local Authority in the North West for an initial 3 - 6-month period with the view for extension.

Our client is looking for an experienced Contracts and Procurement Lawyer who can hit the ground running. The ideal Contracts and Procurement Lawyer will have prior experience working in local government. The workload will encompass contract and procurement advice including but not limited to:

• Preparing, negotiating, and advising on all aspects relating to legal projects
• Drafting of contracts such as service level agreements and grant funding agreements
• Routine and complex contract and procurement matters
• Advising and negotiating Contractual agreements

This is a great opportunity for a Contracts and Procurement Lawyer to pick up some interesting and varied work, joining a dynamic and supportive team of legal professionals. Although hybrid working is preferred, remote working will be considered.

We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for shortlisting. Alternatively, should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Jennifer McPhail on 0161 834 1642 for a confidential discussion.

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