Senior Solicitor

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal employment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Solicitor to join a legal team focusing on corporate procurement contracts. The position requires managing complex legal casework, drafting contracts, and advising on procurement law. Ideal candidates will be qualified solicitors experienced in negotiations and governance. This role offers a competitive daily rate and full-time temporary engagement.

Qualifications

• Qualified as a Solicitor with experience in corporate procurement contracts.
• Ability to manage complex legal casework effectively.
• Preferably experienced in PFI projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and conduct negotiations on commercial projects.
• Draft contracts and related legal documentation.
• Advise on standing orders and legal constraints.
• Support governance of legal entities.
• Draft constitutions and governance documents.

Skills

Legal advice

Contract negotiation

Procurement law

Construction law

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Senior Solicitor needed in Stafford Paying £389.84 per day ref 5279610

Full time hours on a temporary basis

• About the Role:
  We are seeking a qualified Solicitor to join our legal team, focusing on corporate procurement contracts and major projects. You will manage complex legal casework, including drafting, vetting, and negotiating contracts, and advising on procurement law, contract law, construction law, and preferably PFI.

  Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide legal advice and conduct negotiations on large-scale commercial and procurement projects.
  • Draft and complete contracts, tender documents, and related legal documentation.
  • Advise on contract standing orders, financial regulations, and legal constraints.
  • Support the establishment and governance of legal entities such as CICs, charities, and joint ventures.
  • Draft and vet constitutions, articles of association, and other governance documents.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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