Locum Principal Contracts Lawyer

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Contracts and Procurement Lawyer to join their supportive team in the South West. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work mainly remotely while providing strategic leadership and managing legal teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in contract law, public sector frameworks, and commercial contracts, making a significant impact in a friendly environment. If you are an experienced local authority lawyer looking for a new challenge with potential for extension, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and advising on contract and procurement law.
• Strong understanding of public sector frameworks and commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of senior lawyers and paralegals effectively.
• Advise on various boards within the Council and handle legal referrals.

Skills

Contract and procurement law

Strategic Leadership

Management of legal referrals

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.

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.