Principal Contracts Lawyer (Remote Working

Principal Contracts Lawyer

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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.

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.

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

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

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

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