Legal Services Manager and Principal Contracts Lawyer

Sellick Partnership; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional recruitment agency is seeking a Legal Services Manager and Principal Contracts Lawyer to oversee a legal team in the East Midlands. This role involves management of complex contracts and collaboration with public sector members. The position offers a competitive rate of £70-80 per hour with a hybrid working arrangement, requiring office attendance once a week. Ideal for those with management experience or those looking to develop their skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous management experience or willingness to develop management skills.
• Experience working within the public sector is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage the legal team.
• Provide case management support on complex cases.
• Assist the monitoring officer with member-related issues.
• Attend various committee meetings as needed.
• Negotiate agreements and contracts for the authority.
• Manage a caseload of complex commercial contracts cases.

Job description

Legal Services Manager and Principal Contracts Lawyer

Full time

Flexible working arrangement

70-80 per hour

Sellick Partnership are delighted to be recruiting for a Legal Services Manager and Principal Contracts Lawyer for a local authority in the East Midlands. The role will be until at least March 2026, but with a strong likelihood of extension.

The Legal Services Manager and Principal contracts lawyer post will involve:

• Supervision and day to day management of the legal team
• Providing case management support on complex cases
• Assisting the monitoring officer and DMO with member related issues
• Attending meetings of Committees, sub-Committees and other meetings as required, including where appropriate in connection with disciplinary and grievance matters
• Negotiating agreements and contracts on behalf of the authority and contribute to the resolution of other strategic issues working with members and officers at all levels
• Holding a caseload of complex commercial contracts cases

This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate with either previous management experience or someone looking to develop their skills further within a small and friendly local authority. Experience working within the public sector is desirable.

This is a hybrid working role with office attendance required once a week.

We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for short listing. Alternatively, should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Sara Robinson in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.

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