Locum Principal Contracts Lawyer

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly reputable Local Authority in the South West is seeking a Locum Principal Contracts Lawyer for an initial 3-6 month period, with a strong view for extension. This role offers mainly remote working with some ad-hoc attendance, making it an excellent opportunity for experienced local authority lawyers to join a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and advising on contract law.
• Proven track record of managing a team of senior lawyers.
• Strong understanding of public sector frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Leading and advising on contract and procurement law.
• Managing a team of senior lawyers and paralegals.
• Advising on various boards within the Council.

Skills

Contract and procurement law

Strategic Leadership

Team management

Public sector frameworks

Commercial contracts

Company Law

Job description

Locum Principal Contracts Lawyer

South West

£65-70 per hour DOE

4-5 days per week

Mainly remote working with some ad-hoc attendance

A highly reputable Local Authority in the South West is seeking a Principal Contracts and Procurement Lawyer to join their friendly team for an initial 3 - 6 month period with a strong view for extension.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced local authority lawyer to join a friendly and supportive team.

Candidates can work remotely for the majority of the role, although some ad-hoc office attendance may be required.

The ideal candidate will have excellent working knowledge and experience of:

• Leading and advising on Contract and procurement law
• Strategic Leadership and proven track record of managing a team of senior lawyers, lawyer and paralegals
• Allocation and management of legal referrals
• Strong understanding of public sector frameworks
• Dealing with commercial contracts, procurement, information management, IT, technology, construction, intellectual property, public law, grant agreements
• JCT & NEC contracts
• Ability to sit and advise on various boards within the Council
• Company Law experience

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

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