Principal Contracts Solicitor - Locum

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Interim Principal Solicitor to lead their Commercial Team in Wolverhampton. This role involves managing a dynamic team of legal professionals while overseeing a diverse portfolio of high-value contracts, including commercial and construction agreements. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of local authority experience to ensure compliance with governance principles. Join a forward-thinking organization that values inclusivity and offers a supportive environment for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing teams and developing others' skills.
• Experience in local authority governance principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage a sizable team of 7 lawyers and a trainee solicitor.
• Maintain case management on high value contracts.

Skills

Team Management

Commercial Contracts

Procurement Law

EU Procurement

Employment Law

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

A large client of ours in the Wolverhampton area is seeking an experienced commercial contracts and procurement specialist to join their inhouse legal services team as Interim Principal Solicitor - Commercial Team.

Candidates must have a proven track record in managing teams and developing others' skill sets. This post is to manage a sizable team of 7 lawyers, plus a trainee solicitor. Alongside the team management, the successful candidate will be able to maintain case management and work on a wide range of high value contracts. Areas covered by the team include:

• Commercial contracts
• Construction contracts
• EU Procurement matters
• Competition and subsidy control
• Joint ventures and partnership agreements
• Committee and governance Projects
• Employment law contracts
• EU and central government funded work
• PFI matters
• Company law advice
• Pension Fund matters
• Grant Funding

The client is eager to find a seasoned Local Government solicitor who is able to hit the ground running with this post. Previous local authority experience is required to ensure that the team adhere to governance principles.

To apply, or for a confidential discussion, please contact Kate Jasper in our Manchester office.

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