Principal Solicitor - Contracts and Procurement Team

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in public sector roles is seeking a Principal Commercial Contracts Solicitor. The role involves managing a team of 7 lawyers while handling your own caseload. Candidates must have experience with high-value contracts and team leadership. The position offers flexible working hours, mainly remote, and competitive remuneration.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Mainly remote working

Competitive hourly rate

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing a sizable team.
• Ability to handle caseload independently.
• Experience in commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Line manage a team of 7 lawyers.
• Review, amend, and draft high-value contracts.
• Advise on procurement legislation and contract disputes.

Skills

High-value contracts management

Stakeholder engagement

Contract negotiation

Public sector knowledge

Team leadership

Job description

Overview

Principal Commercial Contracts Solicitor

Rate: £££ Very competitive

Location: West Midlands

Working: Predominantly remotely

About the Commercial Contracts Role:

Sellick Partnership is currently recruiting for a Principal Commercial Contracts Solicitor (or equivalent) to join a local authority based in the West Midlands. The role is to line manage a sizable team of lawyers, all of whom are dedicated to contracts work. As the Principal Commercial Contracts Solicitor you will lead a team of 7 lawyers, including 1 to 1s, case allocation and addressing any training needs.

Key Responsibilities

The successful Commercial Contracts Solicitor or Barrister will be able to \'hit the ground running\' and manage their own caseload of mainly commercial matters:

• Experience of high-value contracts - reviewing, amending and drafting
• Dealing with internal stakeholders and external clients
• Must be able to deal with hurdles in a diplomatic way
• Working on standard contracts for goods and services
• Advising on new procurement legislation
• Advising on contract interpretation and dispute resolution
• Candidates must have previous experience as a Team Lead or Principal. This is a large team and needs an experienced manager at the helm.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Mainly remote working
• Fantastic hourly rate and a lengthy ongoing contract

We are especially interested in speaking with candidates with a public sector or local government background.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and/or cover letter via this page or alternatively, contact Kate Jasper in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office.

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.