Senior Contracts Lawyer
London Borough Council
Hybrid working - 2 days office presence
£63,816 - £66,084
Permanent
Overview of the Senior Contracts Lawyer position
Sellick Partnership are delighted to be recruiting for a Senior Contracts Lawyer to join a busy but friendly London Borough Council. Our client is looking for an experienced Contracts Lawyer who has extensive experience dealing with a variety of commercial contracts and procurement matters ideally from local authority but candidates with transferrable skills are encouraged to apply. This opportunity is on a hybrid working basis, with a mandatory 2 day office presence required per week. This role is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and ambitious Contracts Lawyer, who is looking to progress in their career and step up into a management role.
Key responsibilities of the Senior Contracts Lawyer
* As the Senior Contracts Lawyer, you will be assisting the Principal Lawyer with management of the team as well as carrying a varied commercial contracts and procurement caseload
* Deputising for the Principal Lawyer as required.
* Undertake as required (and in particular in any major work area allocated), a personal caseload of the more complex contract advice, and agreement preparation work
* Deal with the preparation of complex or unique forms of contract, specialised agreements, advise on any matters of contract law and prepare other complex or unusual documentation as above
* Introduce new procedures, as required, arising from new legislation, and improvements in efficiency
Experience/qualifications required for the Senior Contracts Lawyer position
* In the role of Senior Contracts Lawyer, you must be a qualified Lawyer (Solicitor or Barrister) with at least 5 years PQE and a current practicing certificate
* Able to work on a hybrid basis with two days per week required in the office, this role requires someone who is able to work full-time
* You must have experience in commercial contracts and procurement, any sector will be considered but previous local authority experience is advantageous
* Recent supervision/management experience would be ideal but our client is happy to consider candidates wanting to progress in their career
What’s in it for the successful Senior Contracts Lawyer?
Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
* Generous holiday allowance.
* Local Government Pension scheme.
* Flexible working and family friendly policies.
* Season ticket and bicycle loans.
* A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships.
* Supportive staff networks.
How to apply for the Senior Contracts Lawyer position
This is a great opportunity for a Contracts Lawyer with local authority experience to progress in their career and take on management responsibilities in a supportive team with some interesting work. If you believe that you have the required experience and qualifications to be considered for the Senior Contracts Lawyer position, please apply as soon as possible to be considered for this position. Alternatively, you can contact Elleyn Hewitt in our Manchester office for an informal discussion about the role or for more detail on working at this organisation.