Part-time Commercial Contracts Lawyer

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; Wales; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Part-time Commercial Contracts Lawyer to join a supportive legal team at a Local Authority in Wales. This remote role requires legal expertise in commercial contracts and offers competitive hourly rates along with flexible working arrangements. Ideal for candidates with public sector experience or strong relevant skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in commercial contracts law is essential.
• Experience within a Local Authority or public sector is ideal.
• Relevant experience from private practice may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Providing clear, practical legal advice on a wide range of commercial contract issues.
• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and amending complex contractual documents.
• Managing routine contractual and procurement-related work.

Skills

Commercial contracts law

Legal advice

Negotiation

Job description

Part-time Commercial Contracts Lawyer - Local Authority
Location: Wales (Remote)
Rate: £55-£60 per hour
Contract: 3 months initially, with potential for extension

Sellick Partnership is delighted to be recruiting for an excellent opportunity for a Part-time Commercial Contracts Lawyer to join a small, supportive legal team within a Local Authority in Wales. This role is offered based on 2 days per week and on a fully remote basis.

The successful candidate will bring a solid background in handling a variety of commercial legal matters, ideally within a local government environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing clear, practical legal advice on a wide range of commercial contract issues
• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and amending complex contractual documents
• Managing routine contractual and procurement-related work
• Advising on more complex commercial matters as they arise

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience in commercial contracts law
• Ideally, experience within a Local Authority or other public sector body
• Candidates from private practice or other sectors will also be considered if they have relevant experience

This is a fantastic opportunity to work flexibly in a highly regarded local authority legal team, with the benefit of remote working and competitive hourly rates.

We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for shortlisting. You can do so by contacting Natalie Delaney in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.

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