Contracts & Major Projects Lawyer

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Friendly and well-established team

Paralegal support

Excellent IT and resources

Good transport links

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is seeking a Locum Contracts & Major Projects Lawyer for a London local authority. The role is hybrid and focuses on procurement, contracting, and governance matters with minimal supervision.

The successful candidate will handle a diverse caseload, provide advisory on procurement strategies, and be qualified as a lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister or CILEx). Immediate or short-notice start is preferred.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with experience in procurement and contracts.
• Knowledge of public procurement rules and governance matters.
• Ability to advise on procurement strategies with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of procurement, contract and governance matters.
• Advise on procurement strategies and issues.
• Operate with minimal supervision within a locum setting.

Skills

Procurement law

Public procurement

Contract drafting

Governance advisory

Education

Qualified Lawyer (Solicitor/Barrister/CILEx)

Job description

Contracts & Major Projects Lawyer

London Local Authority

Locum Contract

Hybrid

A reputable local authority in London is seeking an experienced Contracts & Major Projects Lawyer to join their team on a locum basis.

Our client is seeking an experienced Contracts Lawyer to handle a diverse caseload of procurement, contract and governance matters with minimal supervision.

The successful candidate must have good knowledge of public procurement rules and the ability to advise on procurement strategies and issues. They must also be a qualified Lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister or CILEx).

Advantages:

• Hybrid working
• Friendly and well-established team
• Paralegal support
• Excellent IT and resources
• Good transport links (if required)

The London-based local authority is seeking to fill the locum Contracts Lawyer position as soon as possible, so applicants must be able to start immediately or on short notice.

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