Principal Solicitor - Contracts And Procurement Team

Sellick Partnership; Willenhall; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Principal Commercial Contracts Solicitor to join a local authority in the West Midlands. This role involves managing a team of 7 lawyers and overseeing high-value commercial matters. Candidates with public sector experience are preferred. The position offers flexible working hours and a competitive hourly rate.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Mainly remote working

Competitive hourly rate

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience as a Team Lead or Principal.
• Candidates should have a public sector or local government background.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of mainly commercial matters.
• Lead a team of lawyers and handle training needs.
• Review, amend, and draft high-value contracts.
• Advise on contract interpretation and dispute resolution.

Skills

Managing a sizable team

Experience with high-value contracts

Diplomatic handling of challenges

Advising on procurement legislation

Job description

Overview

Principal Commercial Contracts Solicitor
Location: West Midlands
Working: Predominantly remotely
Rate: Very competitive

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.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of mainly commercial matters and be able to "hit the ground running"
• Experience of high-value contracts - reviewing, amending and drafting
• Dealing with internal stakeholders and external clients
• Diplomatic handling of hurdles and challenges
• 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 requires an experienced manager

Benefits

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

Who we’re looking for

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.

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