Principal Contracts Lawyer

Location: Remote Working

Salary: £63,376 - £70,000 (plus potential market supplement)

Full-time role (part-time working hours may be considered)

Permanent

Overview of the Principal Contracts Lawyer role

Sellick Partnership is delighted to be partnered with a County Council in the home counties on the recruitment of a Principal Contracts Lawyer, on a permanent basis.

Due to continued growth, this County Council is seeking a Contracts Lawyer to join their Legal Services team, to provide high quality legal advice and support the council. The successful candidate will hold responsibility for managing a small team of Contracts Lawyers.

This opportunity can be offered on a fully remote working basis.

Key responsibilities of the Principal Contracts Lawyer role

You will be responsible for drafting, advising on and reviewing a varied range of high value contract and procurement matters on behalf of this Local Authority, to include;

• Contracts for Goods, Works and Services
• Construction contracts, including NEC4 and JCT contracts
• Framework Agreements

The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of a small team of Contracts Lawyers.

Required experience for the Principal Contracts Lawyer

To be considered for this local authority Contracts Lawyer position, you will have:

• A qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive, with current practising certificate.
• Proven experience specifically within public sector contracts and procurement
• Experience working within a local authority, public sector, or similar in-house legal environment is advantageous.
• Prior experience in supervision or management

Benefits available alongside the Principal Contracts Lawyer role

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave package.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

How to apply for the Principal Contracts Lawyer role

If you would like some more information or to apply for the Principal Contracts Lawyer role, please contact Laura Smith in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office.

Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised, so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.

Synonyms: Contracts Lawyer, Contracts Solicitor, Local Authority Lawyer, Public Sector Lawyer

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