Head of Commercial Contracts Law | Hybrid Senior Leader

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector recruiting firm is seeking a Head of Law - Commercial Contracts to lead a team and provide high-quality legal advice. The successful candidate will manage complex contract and procurement cases, develop client relationships, and contribute to strategic growth. They should be a qualified Solicitor/Lawyer with extensive public sector experience. This role offers a salary between £75,747 - £87,022, hybrid working arrangements, and generous benefits including a Local Government Pension Scheme and flexible hours.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working hours

Family friendly policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Extensive public sector commercial contracts and procurement experience.
• Ability to manage and lead a team in a legal context.
• Expertise in contentious and non-contentious contract and procurement law.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Commercial Law team and maintain client relationships.
• Deliver innovative legal advice to clients and senior officials.
• Oversee complex contract and procurement caseloads.

Skills

Leadership

Client-focused communication

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified Solicitor/Lawyer in England or Wales

Membership of the BAR, having completed pupillage

Job description

A leading public sector recruiting firm is seeking a Head of Law - Commercial Contracts to lead a team and provide high-quality legal advice. The successful candidate will manage complex contract and procurement cases, develop client relationships, and contribute to strategic growth. They should be a qualified Solicitor/Lawyer with extensive public sector experience. This role offers a salary between £75,747 - £87,022, hybrid working arrangements, and generous benefits including a Local Government Pension Scheme and flexible hours.