Principal Contracts and Procurement Lawyer

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment firm is seeking an interim Principal Commercial Contracts and Procurement Lawyer for a locum contract in the Greater London area. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with experience in Local Government. This role offers hybrid working options and a competitive hourly rate of £60 - £65, depending on experience. Immediate availability is preferred. Apply today to avoid missing out!

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister.
• Experience in Local Government preferred.
• Ability to attend office in London, though remote work is considered.

Responsibilities

• Carry a caseload of contract and procurement matters.
• Provide expert advice to relevant committees and meetings.
• Co-ordinate and manage complex legal project and casework.
• Manage all staff within areas of responsibility.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor/Barrister

Experience in Local Government

Expertise in Contracts and Procurement Law

Job description

Principal Commercial Contracts and Procurement Lawyer

Interim
Full Time
Hybrid working (flexible)
£60 - £65 per hour (dependent on experience)

Sellick Partnership are assisting a reputable London Borough in recruiting an interim Principal Contracts and Procurement Lawyer. This will be a locum contract for an initial 6 months with a view to extend on a rolling basis.

The successful Contracts and Procurement Lawyer must be a qualified Solicitor/Barrister, have experience in Local Government, and ideally be able to attend the office in London. However, they are open to considering candidates that require remote working.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry a caseload of contract and procurement matters
• Provide expert advice to relevant committees, panels, working parties and other meetings as required
• Co-ordinate and manage complex legal project and casework with, and on behalf of, clients including case management, casework, and advice, advocacy in Contracts and Procurement Law
• To undertake management of all staff within areas of responsibility

With this being a locum position, our client is seeking a Principal Contracts Lawyer who can start immediately or on short notice so if you believe you have the necessary skills, please apply today to avoid missing out!

Should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Maxine Beitler in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.