Remote Commercial Contracts Solicitor – Locum (6+ Months)

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; West Midlands; Remote; GBP 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited is recruiting a Commercial Contract Solicitor on a locum basis. The role is fully remote in the UK, 37 hours per week, for 6+ months with potential extension.

You will handle public procurement and commercial contracts, including construction-related work, and support senior lawyers with high-level projects. The ideal candidate has at least three years PQE as solicitor/barrister/FCILEx and strong drafting and client-care skills to deliver a high-quality legal

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FCILEx with at least three years' post-qualification experience.
• Experience handling commercial contracts and procurement in the public sector is preferred.
• Strong drafting and advisory skills under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Act on behalf of the Council in procurement of various contracts including Building/Construction, goods and services, IT, collaboration and framework agreements
• Support Principal Lawyers on complex contracts and procurement projects
• Provide advice on public procurement and commercial contracts, including drafting and disputes and GDPR application
• Advise on construction matters with IT skills and JCT software experience
• Interpret contracts and draft/execute complex contract documentation

Skills

Commercial contracts

Procurement

Contract drafting

Construction contracts

Education

Solicitor/Barrister/FCILEx

Tools

JCT construction software

Job description

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited is recruiting a Commercial Contract Solicitor on a locum basis. The role is fully remote in the UK, 37 hours per week, for 6+ months with potential extension.

You will handle public procurement and commercial contracts, including construction-related work, and support senior lawyers with high-level projects. The ideal candidate has at least three years PQE as solicitor/barrister/FCILEx and strong drafting and client-care skills to deliver a high-quality legal