Junior Contracts Lawyer

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable London Council is seeking a Junior Contracts Lawyer to join their team on a locum contract. This role involves providing legal advice on procurement and local government contracts. Suitable candidates should have a strong knowledge of public procurement, ideally with public sector experience. The position is full-time with a hybrid working arrangement, requiring office attendance up to two days per week. A competitive hourly rate is offered, and applications from newly qualified solicitors are encouraged.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience working within a Local Authority is ideal.
• Candidates may be newly qualified solicitors or barristers.
• Ability to attend the office up to two days per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on contracts and procurement matters.
• Assist in dealing with a range of local government contracts.
• Work collaboratively within a friendly and supportive team.

Skills

Knowledge of public procurement

Experience with local government contracts

Hands-on experience in Public Sector

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive

Job description

Junior Contracts Lawyer

London Local Authority

Locum Contract

Hybrid Working Arrangement

Sellick Partnership are recruiting to a fantastic opportunity within a well-respected London Council for a junior Locum Contracts & Procurement Lawyer to join their team.

The assignment will begin on an initial 3 month contract, but will be extended on a rolling basis. This role is full-time, and the successful Contracts Lawyer will be required to attend the offices in London up to two days per week. Our client will also consider candidates who are able to attend the office one day per week, but fully remote working is not possible.

Our client is looking for a junior Contracts & Procurement Lawyer with hands‑on experience of working within the Public Sector, ideally within a Local Authority. This role would be suited to a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive. The candidate can be newly qualified.

The ideal candidate will have good knowledge of public procurement and experience of dealing with a range of local government contracts.

The successful candidate will be joining a really friendly and supportive team, and on offer is a competitive hourly rate and flexible working arrangements.

We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for short listing.

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