Senior Contracts Lawyer

Spencer Clarke Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Contracts Lawyer to provide high-quality legal advice on commercial matters for a Home County Council. The role involves advising on complex contracts, drafting agreements, and mentoring junior staff, with a contract duration of 3-6 months and a competitive hourly rate.

Benefits

Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities

Free DBS checks

Loyalty reward scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Confident communicator with strong client care skills.
• Team player with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex contracts and procurement law matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate high-value commercial agreements.
• Supervise and mentor junior legal staff.

Skills

Communication

Client care

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

Qualified solicitor, barrister, or Fellow of CILEX

Job description

Home County Council Contract Lawyer

Rate: £50–60 per hour – Negotiable DOE
Contract: 3–6 months initially

Location: Fully Remote

Spencer Clarke Group is working with a Home County Council to find an experienced Contracts Lawyer. The successful candidate will join a team of specialist contract lawyers, providing high–quality legal advice on a range of commercial matters, including Public Contract Regulations, subsidy control, company law, NEC and JCT construction contracts, and other contract–related issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on complex contracts and procurement law matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate high–value commercial agreements.
• Supervise and mentor junior legal staff.
• Represent the council at meetings, hearings, or committees as required.

Key Requirements

• A qualified solicitor, barrister, or Fellow of CILEX eligible to practice in England and Wales.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Confident communicator with strong client care and organizational skills.
• A team player with leadership experience.

About Spencer Clarke Group

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Benefits of joining us include:

• Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
• Free DBS checks
• Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for agency professionals

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