Contracts Lawyer

www.totallylegal.com - Jobboard; England; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A forward-thinking public sector organization is seeking a part-time Contracts Lawyer to join their team. This role offers flexible working arrangements, including remote work, and is ideal for candidates with a strong background in procurement and contract law. The successful candidate will play a key role in advising on legal matters, drafting contracts, and ensuring compliance with contract procedures. With a competitive hourly rate and the potential for extension, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the public sector while enjoying a balanced work-life dynamic.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Remote working

Competitive pay rate

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in procurement and contract law.
• Experience in drafting contracts and grant agreements.

Responsibilities

• Advise on procurement and contract law and procedure.
• Draft and amend contracts and grant agreements.

Skills

Advising on procurement and contract law

Drafting/amending draft contracts

Advising on and drafting grant agreements

Amendments to Contract Procedure Rules

Commenting on reports

Collaboration with Procurement Officer

Developing templates

Job description

Contracts Lawyer

Part-time 2-3 days per week (22 hours)

Salary: £50 - 55 per hour umbrella (Locum / Interim)

Location: South East

Working: Remote

About the Contracts Lawyer Role:

Sellick Partnership are proud to be working with a fantastic and expanding public sector organisation in the South East who are looking to recruit a part-time locum contracts lawyer (22 hours per weeK) on an initial 6-month basis with the strong likelihood of extension.

Key Responsibilities of the Contracts Lawyer role:

We are looking for 3+ years' recent experience dealing with the following matters:

• Advising on procurement and contract law and procedure
• Drafting/amending draft contracts
• Advising on and drafting grant agreements
• Advising on and recommending amendments to Contract Procedure Rules
• Commenting on reports
• Working with our Procurement Officer and relevant client service area lead officers
• Developing templates and implementing good practices throughout the Council on Procurement and Contracts

The role will be a remote working arrangement.

Benefits of the Contracts Lawyer role:

• An Excellent rate of pay of £50 - 55 per hour working through an umbrella company
• Flexible working arrangements - offer flexible hours and remote working

We would be extremely interested in hearing from candidates with a private practice or public sector background.

How to apply for the Contracts Lawyer role:

To apply, please submit your CV and/or cover letter via this page or alternatively, contact Lewis Dainty in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.